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SAAG ALOO – SWEET POTATO & CHARD

21 June 2022

Available in all size boxes this week (sweet potato and chard)

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil or use 2 tbsp water or broth to sauté
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin , or 1/2 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/3 tsp cayenne
  • 1 or 2 whole cloves (or use 1/8 tsp ground cloves)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp  salt
  • 266 g cubed sweet potato , or regular potatoes
  • 72 g packed chopped chard , spinach or a mix of greens
  • 125 ml water use 3/4 cup for saucier
  • 4 oz non dairy yogurt or full fat coconut milk
  • lemon and coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet over a medium heat . When hot, add the garlic and ginger and mix and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the onion and pinch of salt. Mix and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with a tbsp of water if needed, stir frequently.
  • Add the spices and salt and mix in for a few seconds. 
  • Add the sweet potatoes, greens, water and yogurt and mix well to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 13 to 15 mins. Stir, and check potato for readiness . Add more water or coconut milk if needed and simmer for a few mins.
  • Taste and adjust salt and flavour. Garnish with lemon and coriander . Serve with dals, beans or curries.

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