Palak Makai Khaas
by Tarla Dalal
A rich preparation of spinach and sweet corn, cooked with a wide assortment of ingredients ranging from coconut for texture to fenugreek leaves for a lilting aroma that one cannot resist... indeed, the Palak Makai Khaas is a luxuriant dish perfect for a Indian Party Recipes What makes this Palak Makai Khaas unique though is that, despite its intense and indulgent taste, it is not too complex or difficult to prepare. Once you methodically keep all the ingredients ready, it would take just minutes to prepare because both palak and sweet corn cook quickly. Serve it hot and fresh with your favourite Parathas Roti or puri.
Palak Makai Khaas recipe - How to make Palak Makai Khaas
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
4 cups chopped spinach (palak)
1 1/2 cups boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
3 tbsp desiccated coconut
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste
- Method
- Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan, add the spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Drain and refresh with cold water.
- Blend the spinach in a mixer to a smooth purée. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and ginger-green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn translucent.
- Add the dried fenugreek leaves and desiccated coconut and sauté on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes or till the coconut turns light brown in colour.
- Add the spinach purée, sweet corn, roasted cumin seeds powder, salt and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occassionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 130 cal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3836.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 22.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 96.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 59.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 44.8 mg |
| Potassium | 259 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Sweet corn cooked in a spinach gravy enriched with coconut.
Wow.. Coconut gives this recipe a great taste.