Palak Corn Sabzi
by Tarla Dalal
palak corn sabzi recipe | Punjabi palak corn | healthy spinach corn curry | with 30 amazing images.
palak corn sabzi is a Punjabi sweet corn palak curry. Learn how to make Punjabi palak corn.
The palak corn sabzi is a mellow preparation of nutrient-rich spinach and sweet corn. These two star ingredients complement each other well not just in flavour and texture, but in looks too.
The corn kernels in spinach corn curry look like shiny pearls laid on bright green silk, kindling one's appetite both through the aroma and visual appeal.
palak corn sabzi is good for the heart. Sweet corn is rich in fibre. The high vitamin B3 – 2.61 mg / cup is known to reduce cholesterol levels in the body and in turn promote heart health.
Pregnant women should turn to palak corn sabzi. Sweet corn is good for pregnancy as high folate content and antioxidants - lutein is good for the foetus.
Enjoy palak corn sabzi recipe | Punjabi palak corn | healthy spinach corn curry | with step by step photos.
Palak Corn Sabzi recipe - How to make Palak Corn Sabzi
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Makes 4 servings
For Palak Corn Sabzi
3/4 cup spinach (palak) puree
1/2 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1/2 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
salt to taste
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chilli powder
For palak corn sabzi
- For palak corn sabzi
- To make {span class="bold1"}palak corn sabzi{/span}, heat the ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, green chillies and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the spinach purée, spinach, corn, salt, 1/2 cup of water, fresh cream, garam masala and chilli powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}palak corn sabzi{/span} hot.
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what is palak corn sabzi made of ?
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what is palak corn sabzi made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for palak corn sabzi.
making spinach puree
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See detailed step by step on how to make spinach puree.
blanching spinach
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To make palak corn sabzi recipe | Punjabi palak corn | spinach corn curry | take fresh spinach and remove the hard stems of the leaves.
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Place the leaves in a colander and wash them thoroughly under running water to get rid of all the dirt.
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Chop the spinach roughly.
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Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan.
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Once the water is hot, add the spinach to it.
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Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes. If you boil the spinach for long, the spinach will lose its color.
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Drain the spinach using a strainer.
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Run the strainer below cold water to refresh the spinach. This stops the cooking process of the spinach. we need only 1/2 cup of blanched spinach.
boiling sweet corn
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Take 1 cup of sweet corn kernels.
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Bring enough water to boil in a pan.
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Add the sweet corn kernels.
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Add a pinch of salt.
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Boil for 5 minutes.
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Strain.
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boiled sweet corn kernels are ready.
making palak corn sabzi
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To make palak corn sabzi recipe | Punjabi palak corn | spinach corn curry | heat 1/2 tbsp ghee in a non-stick kadhai.
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Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1 tsp grated ginger (adrak).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 3/4 cup spinach (palak) purée.
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Add 1/2 cup blanched and chopped spinach.
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Add 1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane).
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 1/2 cup of water.
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Add 2 tbsp fresh cream.
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Add 1/4 tsp garam masala.
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve palak corn sabzi | Punjabi palak corn | spinach corn curry | hot.
tips for palak corn sabzi
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Palak Corn Sabzi is rich in Vitamin A, C, Folic Acid, Thiamine.
- Vitamin A rich recipes, Beta Carotene : Vitamin A is crucial for healthy vision, cell growth and healthy skin. Sources of vitamin A include yellow-orange fruits and vegetables like carrots, mango, papaya, peach, tomatoes, pumpkin etc. and other vegetables like spinach, kale, fenugreek leaves, broccoli, capsicum etc. 33% of RDA.
- Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 25% of RDA.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 23% of RDA.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 10% of RDA.
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.
| Energy | 77 cal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1576.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 45.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 33.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 14.1 mg |
| Sodium | 21.3 mg |
| Potassium | 170.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Do we have to boil palak before making to puree
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Turned out to be too yummy and was so simple to prepare. The aroma of ghee fried in garlic was so gud and enhanced the taste of palak and corn 🌽
You have not mentioned in the recipe when to add the corn. Please suggest. Regards, Pooja
Very tasty. Simple to make. Loved it.