Matki Aur Palak ki Curry
by Tarla Dalal
This reverberating combo of sprouted matki and spinach is sure to put the smile back on your face. The Matki Aur Palak ki Curry derives its intense flavour from tangy tomatoes and a paste of coconut, spices and seeds. A traditional south Indian tempering boosts the aroma and adds to the flavour of this delicious curry, which tastes great with rice as well as rotis.
Matki Aur Palak ki Curry recipe - How to make Matki Aur Palak ki Curry
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 cup sprouted matki (moath beans)
2 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
salt to taste
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using Approx. 1/2 Cup Of Water)
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
For Serving
rice / roti
Method
- Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, garlic and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the matki and salt and mix well.
- Add 1½ cups of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Matki Aur Palak ki Curry Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 193 cal |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2002.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 48.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 116.4 mg |
| Iron | 4.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 117.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 108.8 mg |
| Sodium | 34.4 mg |
| Potassium | 515.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Outbrain
Lots of palak and matki makes this subzi really enjoyable with rice as well as rotis or parathas. I often carry this to office for my lunch and My colleagues and I enjoy every bite of it.
Matki and spinach cooked in a spicy gravy.