Heart-Healthy Aalu Sabji
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of "Heart-Healthy Aalu Sabji," a flavorful twist on the classic Indian potato dish, designed with your heart's health in mind. This vibrant recipe combines tender, golden potatoes and fresh green peas, simmered with aromatic spices like cumin, mustard, turmeric, and coriander, all lightly cooked in a tablespoon of heart-friendly olive oil. Finished with a zesty touch of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh coriander, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for pairing with whole-grain flatbread or fluffy steamed rice, it’s an easy, satisfying side dish that makes healthy eating a delight. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and unmistakable flavor, "Heart-Healthy Aalu Sabji" is the guilt-free comfort food your family will love—ideal for those seeking simple, plant-based recipes that prioritize wellness without compromising taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Green peas
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the hot oil. Sauté until they start to crackle.
Add the diced potatoes to the pan and stir them into the seeds.
Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt over the potatoes. Mix well to coat evenly.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the potatoes cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add green peas to the potatoes and mix well.
Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender and peas are cooked through.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until any excess moisture evaporates.
Turn off the heat and add fresh lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
Serve hot as a side dish or with flatbread or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2427 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3098 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
