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Instant Pot Saag Aloo – Sweet Potatoes & Chard Curry

April 11, 2018 By Richa 61 Comments

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Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry, ready in 25 mins. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. Saucepan option. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe.

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #veganricha #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree | VeganRicha.com

When Sweet Potatoes and Chard meet, you make Saag Aloo. Saag means greens or a dish made of greens, and Aloo is potatoes. I use Chard for the greens in this dish. Spinach, mustard or a mix with baby kale and other greens will work too. For the Aloo, I use sweet potatoes. Regular potatoes will work as a direct substitution as well.  

A simple start with onion, ginger, garlic, some spices, then some non dairy yogurt or vegan cream of choice, pressure cook and done. Takes just 10 minutes to put together then pressure cook and wait 5 mins to release. Serve this easy Saag Aloo with Dals or bean curries. Pictured here with Punjabi Dal fry made with Moong Dal. Yuhmm!

The recipe can easily be made nut-free and in a Saucepan(instructions in the Recipe notes). Add some cooked chickpeas or lentils to make it into a meal. 

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #veganricha #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree | VeganRicha.com

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Assemble the ingredients, chop and set aside. 

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree| VeganRicha.com

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #veganricha #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree| VeganRicha.com

Toast the spices, then add onion and garlic and cook to golden. Then add in the tomatoes and greens. 

Fold in sweet potatoes and non dairy yogurt, mix in. Close the lid and Pressure cook. 

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree| VeganRicha.com

Serve with Dals or bean curries. 

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree #veganricha2| VeganRicha.com

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree| VeganRicha.com
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Instant Pot Saag Aloo - Sweet Potato & Chard Curry

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. Saucepan option. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
Servings: 3
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil or use 2 tbsp water or broth to saute
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin , or 1/2 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) ground cardamom
  • 1/3 tsp (0.33 tsp) cayenne
  • 1 or 2 whole cloves (or use 1/8 tsp ground cloves)
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp (0.75 tsp) salt
  • 2 cups (266 g) cubed sweet potato , or regular potatoes
  • 2 cups (72 g) packed chopped chard , spinach or a mix of greens
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water use 3/4 cup for saucier
  • 1/2 cup (3.99 oz) non dairy yogurt or full fat coconut milk
  • lemon and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in Instant pot on saute. When hot, add the garlic and ginger and mix and cook for 30 seconds. (Or use a tbsp of broth to saute).
  • Add the onion and pinch of salt. Mix and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with a tbsp of water if needed, stir frequently.
  • Add the spices and salt and mix in for a few seconds. 
  • Add the sweet potatoes, greens, water and yogurt and mix well to combine.
  • Cancel saute, close the lid and pressure cook for 4 mins (manual hi). Then Release the pressure after 5 mins
  • Add some coconut milk or cashew cream for creamier if needed. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add some garam masala if needed. Garnish with lemon and cilantro. Serve with dals, beans or curries.

Video

Notes

Saucepan: Follow first 4 steps in a skillet over medium heat. Add another 1/4 cup water and mix in. Cover and cook for 13 to 15 mins. Stir, check for doneness. Add more water or coconut milk if needed and simmer for a few mins. 
 
Variation: Add 1.5 cups or 15 oz can, drained chickpeas or cooked lentils with the sweet potato for additional protein to make it into a meal. Increase the spices and a bit of salt for the added volume.
You can also add a 1/3 cup red lentils and a cup more water.
 
Nutrition is 1 of 3 serves, does not include sides 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Saag Aloo - Sweet Potato & Chard Curry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 621mg27%
Potassium 471mg13%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 14130IU283%
Vitamin C 18.3mg22%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instant Pot Saag Aloo with Chard and Sweet Potatoes. Sweet Potato Chard/Spinach curry. Serve this easy side with dals or curries or add to a bowl. #Vegan #soyfree #Glutenfree #Recipe easily #nutfree| VeganRicha.com

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  1. SUE says

    April 11, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    This sounds delicious and easy. I’ll be making this soon. Thanks Richa!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 11, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you Sue! it is a super simple one.

      Reply
  2. I'Asha says

    April 11, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Are you going to write an Instant Pot cookbook or ebook? I’d definitely buy it.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 11, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      Eventually. If it wasnt so exhausting, i would have already started working on it. 🙂 Till then there are a bunch of recipes here already http://veganricha.com/category/instant-pot

      Reply
      • Marion says

        April 14, 2018 at 12:38 pm

        5 stars
        I also hope you do an instant pot Indian cookbook. There are many recipes on your website but I think a lot of people, including myself, would buy it.

        Reply
    • Kat says

      December 10, 2020 at 2:24 am

      Dear Richa, do you think I could use homemade cashew cream instead of the coconut milk? Will it be damaged by the cooking?

      Reply
      • Richa says

        December 10, 2020 at 8:06 am

        Yes use cashew milk. Add it after opening the lid and mix in. If the food is hot enough you won’t need to sauté it and the milk will thicken in a minute or so

        Reply
        • Kat says

          December 10, 2020 at 8:50 am

          Thank you, I will do that! ☺️

          Reply
  3. Mary says

    April 12, 2018 at 4:25 am

    5 stars
    Wow! Looks great! Going to market for a few supplies and making this today! Thanks Richa!😋

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    April 12, 2018 at 8:31 am

    If I don’t have whole cloves but do have ground cloves how would I substitute?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 12, 2018 at 10:18 am

      use a good dash of ground cloves. (scant 1/8 tsp)

      Reply
  5. Maneesha says

    April 12, 2018 at 10:43 am

    I can’t wait to try this, Richa! Could we use frozen spinach for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 12, 2018 at 10:54 am

      yes

      Reply
  6. Maneesha says

    April 12, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Richa!! What a great recipe! Quick and Soo delicious!! I love the spinach and sweet potato combo! And the instant pot makes it so easy to make! Va re va!

    Reply
  7. Sue says

    April 15, 2018 at 7:16 am

    Hi Richa. I am ready to make this today, but have a question. Since you mentioned adding cooked lentils . . do you think I can throw some uncooked red lentils in? Would I need to adjust the amount of liquid? Thanks. <3

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 15, 2018 at 10:30 am

      yes if using red lentils, use uncooked. you would need to add more liquid about double the amount of lentils.

      Reply
      • Sue says

        April 16, 2018 at 7:19 am

        Thanks for your timely answer. It was delicious. I added 1/2 C red lentils + 1.5C water (for extra liquid). We all loved it!!!Your recipes are always spot-on.

        Reply
  8. Sue says

    April 16, 2018 at 7:20 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for your timely answer. It was delicious. I added 1/2 C red lentils + 1.5C water (for extra liquid). We all loved it!!!Your recipes are always spot-on.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 16, 2018 at 10:21 am

      yay!!

      Reply
    • Richa says

      April 16, 2018 at 10:21 am

      forgot to mention that you need a bit more salt and spices 🙂

      Reply
      • IPnewbie says

        October 27, 2019 at 11:25 am

        How much more salt and spices would you recommend if adding the lentils?

        Reply
        • Richa says

          October 27, 2019 at 12:26 pm

          double the spices and 1/2 tsp more salt. taste and adjust for salt later

          Reply
  9. Christina says

    April 23, 2018 at 10:04 am

    I would like to double the recipe for my family of 6, would I need to double all the ingredients including the water and will it affect cooking time?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 23, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Cook time will be the same. Usually everything will double except water and heat (cayenne, chili etc) for most recipes. Use a bit less water (3/4 cup) and 1.5 times the heat instead of double

      Reply
  10. Katie Munoz says

    April 25, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    4 stars
    The flavors were delicious but it came out really watery (I used 3/4 cup water because I wanted it to be saucy). How can I make it thicker?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 25, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      Use less liquid and use non dairy milk or cashew milk. The moisture from the veggies and greens also adds to the dish and that can vary.

      Reply
  11. Laurel says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    How have I not seen this recipe? I will absolutely be making this one ASAP, it’s always been my favorite dish at the Indian restaurants. Thank you, even if you are always making me hungry. Haha. You know I just love everything you post and have for years. You’r amazing.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      May 7, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      you found it now 🙂 its super easy and so good!

      Reply
  12. Allie says

    June 9, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight with the recommended Punjabi Dal. Another really good meal. I love that you provide a link to which thing we might make with it. It really makes it so easy to try this and I appreciate your time so much.

    Also, I finally bought your cookbooks. I’m so excited. They should get here the end of next week. 🙂

    Reply
    • Allie says

      June 9, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Actually, just wanted to pass along, my husband is not a vegan. He will sometimes eat a few bites but always he wishes there was meat and then goes on to make his big plate of meat dish. While I think he would like me to throw in some kind of meat, he was really very satisfied by it. And ate 2 helpings full. 🙂 So I want to give this a five star rating from my husband too. lol 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa says

        June 9, 2018 at 9:46 pm

        Oh thats awesome! Great tasting and satisfying food is what I try to aim for. I am happy he loved it too!

        Reply
    • Richa says

      June 9, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Thats awesome! So glad they both turned out well! Thanks for getting the books! Lots of cooking in your future 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kristina says

    June 17, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious. My husband even liked it and he never likes my cooking LOL.
    I made it with the Punjabi Dal Fry and ended up mixing the two together.
    On a side note, I made one batch of this saag aloo and then liked it so much I made a double batch more of it. I ended up using up the rest of the can of coconut milk. Love not having leftover can…

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 17, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      yay!

      Reply
  14. Régine says

    August 3, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Someone gave me tons of swiss chard from their garden. So, after making your Mom’s recipe with potatoes and tomatoes, I picked this one because I had everything I needed to make it, thinking “It cannot possibly be as good as the other one”. But yes, it was! I should have known! Thank you so much for the culinary inspiration 🙂

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 3, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      awesome!

      Reply
  15. Kate Hall says

    August 9, 2018 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    I love your site! I put sweet potato and kale in the search box and this recipe popped up. So I threw it all in the IP with a couple substitutions and it’s great! so simple and fast & so tasty!

    My subs were – 2 cardamom pods for the ground cardamom and almond milk instead of coconut milk. Also used no salt or oil.

    Loved it!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 9, 2018 at 10:15 am

      awesome!

      Reply
  16. Bill Dickhaus says

    December 28, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    Good blend of spices and aromatics and easy to make in the Instant Pot. I made this tonight and added chickpeas. I also used twice as much chard because that is what I had. I used a cup of coconut milk but also added another 1/4 of water and I should not have, it came out kind of soupy; the extra greens probably contributed to that as well. Still tastes great though. I served it with brown basmati rice and that was our complete meal.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      December 28, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      awesome! you can add some flour and simmer fora few minutes to thicken. All veggies and greens add moisture and the moisture stays in the pot in a pressure cooker.

      Reply
  17. Keren says

    May 26, 2019 at 7:31 am

    5 stars
    I loved it. Used 1 small butternut squash instead of sweet potato because that’s what I had, and added chickpeas. I also used the last of some coconut butter I had, mixed with some water, to make it creamier. I might be richer with coconut milk but again, that’s what I had at home and needed to use up a bunch of chard. Wonderful flavours, thanks Richa.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      May 26, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      awesome!

      Reply
  18. Sharon says

    August 3, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious!! I made a double recipe for 4 people and had leftovers to enjoy again. Worked perfectly in instant pot when doubled, and was ready long before the dal I was making on the stovetop, so have to remember to start that first next time. The flavors were amazing and I can’t wait to try more recipes.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 3, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      awesome!

      Reply
  19. Liz says

    November 17, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this one! I substituted kabocha squash for the sweet potatoes for a lower-carb dish and it came out amazing – the spice blend is fantastic. I’m adding this to my weekly meal-prep rotation.

    As someone who meal-preps a big batch of a recipe for the week I love your blog! This is the second recipe of yours I’ve tried, after having such success with the kolhapuri. I used to think Indian cooking was too complicated but you make it accessible, healthy, and delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      November 18, 2019 at 12:01 am

      awesome! so glad you found the blog!

      Reply
  20. M says

    February 17, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    I had a bag of rapidly aging mustard greens from the grocery clearance rack, so I made this recipe with mustard greens in a saucepan over the stove. and it was delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Richa says

      February 18, 2020 at 10:30 am

      awesome

      Reply
  21. Emily says

    April 22, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    This was one of the most delicious things I ever cooked. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      April 24, 2020 at 10:46 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  22. Lali says

    May 4, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Not too heavy or spicy. Just yummy! I made it on the stovetop because I don’t have an Instant Pot. I used regular potatoes because my husband isn’t a fan of sweet potatoes, but I look forward to trying it with the sweet. I served over brown basmati rice, which was great, but I’ll try it with lentils next time for something different. Winning!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Thanks!! Perfect. I love brown basmati. Variety is the spice of life

      Reply
  23. Danielle D. says

    July 12, 2020 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    We made this recipe regularly in the winter and spring when we were receiving sweet potatoes and greens in our CSA every week. It is easy to make and tastes delicious–the spices are so warming! We always add chickpeas to make it a one-pot meal (with basmati rice).

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      July 12, 2020 at 8:30 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for the nice review! I love the chickpea addition!

      Reply
  24. Lisa says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:59 am

    Hi Richa,

    I see this in the main part of the post: “Toast the spices, then add onion and garlic and cook to golden. Then add in the tomatoes and greens.” But I don’t see tomatoes in the ingredients list. Would you suggest adding, like, 1 tomato? Or is it better without tomato.

    Just curious! 🙂 Thanks so much & all the best.

    Reply
  25. Nerissa F says

    September 16, 2020 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    I have saved this recipe for weeks and finally got a chance to try it out! Amazing! I love saag aloo so much and now it will be eaten often in my house. Thank you very much for the easy to follow and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      September 17, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      yay! that’s what I love to hear

      Reply
  26. Chandana says

    December 2, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    Hi Richa ji
    just wanted to know , how does the chard taste like ?
    Does it taste like Indian palak ? Or methi leaves ? , or amaranth leaves?
    want to try the new veggie .
    What can I substitute in place of sweet potato for low carb version?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      December 2, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      Cauliflower. And use whichever greens you like. I like chard as it’s milder
      Flavor than spinach

      Reply
  27. Lauren says

    December 7, 2020 at 1:42 am

    5 stars
    Would you share the recipe for the other side dish in the photo, looks like curry lentils, next to the rice?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      December 7, 2020 at 2:04 am

      It’s dal fry. Try either the regular dal fry or Punjabi Dal fry veganricha.com/?s=dal+fry

      Reply

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