Boil red potatoes, peel the skin, mash, and set aside.

In a skillet add oil and bring to medium heat.

When hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and Urad. When mustard seeds start sputtering add onions, chilies,garlic and curry leaves.

When onions turn light brown, add turmeric and Madras curry powder. Give a quick stir.

Add spinach.

Cook for about 6 minutes and keep stirring without the lid. Do not overcook spinach.

Then add mashed potatoes and salt to taste. Mix spinach and potatoes well.