Berlin is a fabulous city, but I’m probably the worst person to go there because I don’t eat meat (most of the time) and I don’t drink. But on the plus side, cooking at my friend’s apartment made it feel like I lived there…and it’s budget-friendly!
One night we cooked an Indian feast. My friend made chicken curry and aloo palak (potato and spinach curry), her roommate made chana masala (a chickpea curry), I made a mango purée dessert and their friend brought fruit juices.
Aloo Palak (Potatoes and spinach curry)
Chana masala (chickpea curry in tomato sauce)
Little India in Berlin
My dessert! Mango dessert topped with strawberries
Prost! ("Cheers" in German)
What you need:
3 cups spinach, chopped or frozen
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. cumin
1″ ginger
1 large onion minced1 whole cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
1 tomato, minced
2 green chilies
1 tsp. red chili powder
¼ tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. garam masala (or black pepper if you don’t have any)
2 large potatoes, 75% cooked and peeled
1 tsp. lemon juice
salt to taste
What to do:
Put the washed spinach in a pan and add just a sprinkle of water with a pinch of salt. (If using frozen, allow spinach to defrost and drain the water). Heat oil and add the cumin. Then add the ginger, onions and fry until very tender. Add cinnamon and cloves, followed by the tomato and fry for another two minutes. Add all the dry spices and fry until oil separates (or 5 minutes). Add spinach and potatoes, cover, and allow to cook until potatoes are fully cooked. Add lemon juice. Serve hot with naan, parathas or even rice.
Serves 6
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