Indian Greens With Potatoes

Name: Indian Greens With Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb potato, cubed (preferable Yukon gold); 1 bunch fresh greens, washed and cut into 1-inch ish strips (such as kale, mustard, collard, beet or turnip greens even spinach works); 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons ghee; 1 onion, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon coriander powder (optional); 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (optional); 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) or 2 cardamom pods (optional)

Submitted by Papagayita

"Adapted from Goldilocks at Food52.com's Indian-Style Fragrant Buttered Greens with Potatoes, this is a great side dish or meal with the addition of a can of chickpeas."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 lb potato, cubed (preferable Yukon gold)
1 bunch fresh greens, washed and cut into 1-inch ish strips (such as kale, mustard, collard, beet or turnip greens even spinach works)
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons ghee
1 onion, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander powder (optional)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds (optional)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) or 2 cardamom pods (optional)

directions

In a large frying pan heat oil or ghee over medium heat and add cumin, mustard seeds, & cardamom if using. Stirring constantly, heat until fragrant, ~2 minute Add potatoes & onions and saute until onions are golden brown, ~ 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, garlic, ginger, & remaining spices, stir and cook 5 minutes.
Add greens & 1/2 cup water if needed. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer, cover and cook until your greens are done ~10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chickpeas at the same time as the greens if using.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt, on naan or over rice!