Spinach and Sweet Potato Curry (Saag Aloo)
January 20, 2026
How to Make Spinach and Sweet Potato Curry (Saag Aloo)
This recipe for a spiced Indian spinach dish replaces the regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a delicious and healthful new take on curry.
15 min prep time
15 min cook time
6servings
3/4 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Add sweet potatoes and 1/2 cup water to a microwave-safe container or steamer with a lid. Microwave for 7-8 minutes or until sweet potatoes are just fork tender. Don’t overcook them.
- While the sweet potatoes are steaming, add olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until onions turn clear. Add the garlic and sauté 2 more minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, ginger, chili powder and water or broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet potatoes to heat through.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
3/4 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
80
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
3g
4%-
Saturated Fat
0.4g
2% -
Trans Fats
0g
-
Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
240mg
10% -
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%-
Dietary Fiber
3g
11% -
Total Sugars
4g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
2g
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Potassium
390mg
8%
Ingredients
medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
2 (about 12 oz total)
olive oil
1 tbsp
medium onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
1
garlic (grated or minced)
2 clove
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
cumin (ground )
1 tsp
turmeric
1 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp
chili powder
1 tbsp
water or vegetable broth
1 cup
baby spinach
5 oz