Gordon Ramsay's escape : the Indian Saag Aloo(Spinach Potatoes)

I was looking for a light and flavourful Saag Aloo recipe since quite some time now . Summer is here and did not want too many spices in the dish ..I came across the great escapes of Gordon Ramsay ..where he has a decent section on Indian vegetarian food .

Ingredients :

600 gms Potatoes, boiled and chopped 

400 gms Spinach   

3 cloves of Garlic, peeled and chopped 

Pinch of Asafoetida 

1 tsp of black Mustard seeds(rai )

1 tsp of Onion seeds(kalonji)

1 no. Sliced Onions

1 Green chili, finely sliced 

1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper 

1 tsp Salt 

Squeeze of lemon juice 

Oil

To prepare:

1. Slice the onions . Cut the potatoes into cubes .

2.Blanch Spinach leaves for 1 minute in salted boiling water .

3.Drain aand squeeze out the water . Coursely chop the leaves . 

4. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard and onion seeds . When they start to crackle , add the onion , garlic and chilly.

5.Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper . Cook for 5 minutes .

6.Add blanched Spinach along with lemon juice . Give it a stir until the Spinach is heated through . 

7. Serve hot with roti or rice .