Corn Palak
Corn Palak is a wholesome and flavorful curry recipe that is perfect for adding more greens to your daily meals. The harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors will leave you craving for more.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 183kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Oil I used avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds jeera
- ½ teaspoon Garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 3 cups chopped spinach stems and roots removed
- 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen ( defrost if frozen)
- ¼ cup chopped coriander cilantro for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional
- Salt and pepper per taste
For optional Tadka/Tempering
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 5 Garlic Cloves sliced
- 2-3 whole Dried Red Chillies broken
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
Instructions
- Preparation : Wash the spinach and blend it into smooth puree by adding ¼ cup water to it.
- Cooking : Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Then add minced garlic and sauté for a minute. Add the sweet corn kernels and mix well. Let the mix cook for a 3 minute. Now add the salt and spice powders. Mix well and further cook for a minute.
- Add the blended spinach. Add ¼ cup water. Mix well and let it come to gentle boil on medium heat. Lower the heat and cook further for 2-3 minutes so everything heats through.
- For optional fried garlic tempering on top : Warm up oil or ghee in a small pan. Add chopped garlic to it. Cook the garlic till it's golden brown. Then add couple whole red chilies and cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds start spluttering, turn off the heat. Pour this tadka on top of the corn palak curry just before serving.
Notes
Squeeze some lemon juice over the curry just before serving to brighten the flavors. For a spicier kick, add a finely chopped green chilies. Finish it off with kasuri methi and freshly chopped coriander ( cilantro) leaves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 2282IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg