Saag Aloo Dauphinois with Creamed Coconut

Allergy Information: Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Lactose Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 150g spinach
• 500g potatoes, thinly sliced (ideally with a mandolin)
• FOR THE SAUCE:
• 6-8 tbsp. Creamed Coconut, use more for added creaminess
• ½ tbsp. turmeric powder
• 300ml water
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• ½ tsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp. tomato puree
• A pinch of Himalayan Salt and Whole Black Peppercorns, ground
• 1 inch cube fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 medium white onion, cut into large chunks

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, gas mark 4.
2. FOR THE SAUCE:
3. In a blender, add all the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Add more water for a runnier consistency and/or more Creamed Coconut for a creamier consistency. Also, adjust spice and aroma to taste. Set side.
4. In a baking dish, add the spinach first, cover with a little of the sauce mix and bake for 5 minutes to wilt the spinach. Remove from the oven.
5. Add alternate, thin layers of potatoes to the spinach, followed by the sauce and repeat until all sauce and potatoes have been used up, finishing with a layer of sauce on the top. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for a further 25-30 minutes to crisp up the top a little.
6. Serve up immediately either on its own as a main or as a side dish.
7. Tip: You can use a muffin tray to make individual portions.

Enjoy!