Preparing the Greens: Begin by thoroughly washing and chopping the spinach (or other greens) into bite-sized pieces. Set them aside. This should take around 5 minutes.
Preparing the Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes into medium cubes. Set them aside as well. This step should take about 5 minutes.
Tempering the Spices: Heat oil in a large pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add cumin and mustard seeds, letting them splutter for about 30 seconds. Then, add finely chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and sauté until golden brown. This will take approximately 3-4 minutes.
Sautéing the Onions and Tomatoes: Add the chopped onions and sauté them until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and break down.
Adding Potatoes and Spices: Now, add the chopped potatoes to the pan along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to coat the potatoes evenly with the spices. Let them cook for around 4-5 minutes.
Cooking the Greens: Add the chopped spinach (or saag) to the pan, stirring it in with the potatoes. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are tender and the greens have wilted down.
Final Touches: Once everything is cooked through, sprinkle garam masala over the dish and stir to combine. Allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serving: Your Aloo Saag is now ready! Serve it hot with roti, paratha, or rice. This should take about 2 minutes for serving.
Total Time: Approximately 35-40 minutes to prepare and cook.
