Healthy Nepali Village Dinner Recipe: Latte Saag Aloo Recipe, Masem Dal with Rice || Rural Cooking

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and often more affordable.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

Heat mustard oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies; sauté for 2 minutes.

Mix in diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle in turmeric and coriander powder; mix well.

Add chopped spinach and a splash of water; cover and cook for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Stir in garam masala and salt; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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