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Spinach, Palak Recipes, usage in Indian Cuisine

When we think of "green vegetables", the first name that pops into our head is Spinach or Palak. This leafy vegetable is super nutritious and delicious at the same time and is widely utilized throughout India and the world. You can find various varieties of spinach in the market but the most common one is the large, smooth flat leafed spinach extremely common in Indian households.  

I have to admit, I am a spinach fanatic. When I was a kid, I watched a lot of Popeye and looking at him gain his biceps and defeating bad guys after eating cans of spinach, always made me wonder if that would happen to me as well. Newsflash, it didn’t, but I still ate it because it tasted so good. Then I grew up and realized that even if I didn’t gain the muscles, I got a lot of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants from it that made me feel better than having the muscles.  

There are so many different ways to prepare spinach whether is it boiled, blanched, pureed or raw, but the beauty of it is its versatility and the ability to taste good with anything. 

Spinach in Indian Cuisine

May it be sabzis or dals or even different parathas, you can add spinach to anything! Starting with the classic Palak paneer (honestly, who hasn’t had palak paneer?) to the Punjabi delicacy Sarson ka Saag, it is incorporated in each and every cuisine throughout the country. Bengalis like to us it in sabzis like Boriya Diya Palang Saag which has moong dal dumplings cooked in a spinach gravy or Palong Shaakwhich is a simple stir fried spinach flavored with garlic and onion. 

Spinach puree can also be added to different hot snacks to give it a vibrant green color like done in the South Indian Palak Rava Idli and Oats Palak and Sprouts Mini Uttapa, or Dal Pandoli, a Gujarati snack made with chola dal and steamed. A lot of kids do not like spinach but they most definitely will like Saagwala Cheese Kofta, where a blend of cheese and potatoes is used to make the koftas and what kid doesn’t like cheese in their food? or take it one step further and make the koftas using spinach itself to give it a new twist like in Palak Pakoda Kadhi, which is absolutely delicious. 

Who knew spinach would taste so delectable when had as a soup? I like to play around with the combination of spinach and various other ingredients and try and test them out to adapt to new flavors. A few of my favorites are Spinach, Lettuce and Spring Onion Soup, where lettuce is imparted a beautiful flavor with spinach and nutmeg; Quick Vegetable Soup which is a creamy, cheesy soup with carrots and other vegetables or the classic Cream of spinach soup

Spinach for Breakfast

We already know that spinach is high in all sorts of nutrients (if you don’t then you should read this 10 reasons to eat more spinach) then you definitely know that it should be included in our daily diet. If you can do it in the later stage of the day, there is always breakfast. You can make blend it up with some mangoes and bananas to make Mango, Banana and Spinach Smoothie Bowl or by spicing up Pulse Appe with it.

Rotis and Parathas with Spinach

Our staple diet includes rotis and plain rotis become too boring to have day in and day out. By adding spinach to them, like in these Whole Wheat Spinach Rotis or Spinach Puris, you add a healthy and earthy element to them.


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The steamed spinach dumplings are usually served in a rich cheese sauce, almond sauce or butter sauce. For a healthy combination, this has been substituted with a low cal, yet creamy pumpkin sauce. Make sure to add all the dumplings and the sauce to the whole wheat spaghetti just before serving.
Mexicans have adapted the Italian Minestrone with the corn and mushrooms to suit their palates.
An innovative and healthy snack that is well worth the extra trouble! use whole wheat pizza bases and a range of exciting but low calorie toppings to create this colourful pizza. Remember not to indulge in it too often, however tempting it may look and taste! make it a occasional treat.
Potatoes make these rotis very soft.
Risotto is a classic Italian preparation of rice simmered with cheese, milk, cream and pepper. In this sumptuous Spinach and Carrot Risotto, veggies, tomato purée and mixed herbs enhance the classic risotto by adding more crunch, tang, aroma and of course, flavour. Always serve risottos fresh off the pan, as the cheese tends to become gummy as it cools down. Also, make sure the rice is fully cooked as a risotto is supposed to be slightly mushy, with all the ingredients gelling well together.
Yes these are the all-time-favourite baked potatoes which are spiced with the traditional baharat powder to let the recipe find place in this book. Spinach is not added in the original baked potatoes, but here it imparts a flavor liked by the lebanese thus it is included.
A salad that is nutty enough to leave you asking for more. The combination of walnuts with a tangy dressing and bland spinach leaves is quite a creation to try out.
spinach and carrot soup recipe | spinach and carrot soup with garlic | Indian spinach carrot onion soup | high fiber spinach soup | with 24 amazing images. spinach and carrot soup recipe | spinach and carrot soup with garlic | Indian spinach carrot onion soup | high fiber spinach soup is a simple way to include many nutrients in one bowlful. It is also colourful, attractive and flavourful. Learn how to make spinach and carrot soup with garlic. Spinach and carrot soup with garlic, a palak delicacy which is well balanced in flavours with the correct proportions of onions and mildly sweet carrot. It is further enriched with roasted flaxseed powder to make up for the necessary vitamin A along with vitamin E for healthy vision and glowing skin. This yummy Indian spinach carrot onion soup bring together a combo of veggies which are loaded with fiber. This soup is not strained, so most of the fiber is retained. The fibre is a key nutrient to maintain digestive health and prevent constipation. It also helps manage blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels. This high fiber spinach soup is thus seemingly perfect choice for diabetics and heart patients. Weight-watchers can team this healthy soup with a bowl of colourful salad to make an antioxidant rich meal. Remember antioxidants are key compounds which help reduce inflammation in the body and maintain the health of the organs. Tips for spinach and carrot soup. 1. Be careful while adding salt as spinach is high in sodium so put less. 2. Cook on a medium flame 1 to 2 minutes. Don't overcook the soup at this stage as you will lose the colour of spinach. 3. Add 1/2 cup chopped and parboiled carrots. We have used parboiled carrots so that they cook faster. Enjoy spinach and carrot soup recipe | spinach and carrot soup with garlic | Indian spinach carrot onion soup | high fiber spinach soup | with step by step photos.
Your nutrient requirement increases during the third trimester, but your appetite may not. So you need to have energy rich foods that are a good combination of 2 to 3 food groups to supplement your needs. This roti has leafy vegetable and a dairy product which will provide you with calcium, iron and protein in one dish. Have these with a glass of buttermilk or fruit juice to keep you going.
Italian herb soup, a refreshing soup to soothe your tired body. You can make this recipe and while it cooks in the humble pressure cooker, take time off to relax. Quickly release the pressure (open the lid) to avoid over cooking.
green thepla recipe | palak thepla | 4 flour healthy Indian spinach paratha | high fibre breakfast | with 53 amazing images. green thepla recipe | palak thepla | 4 flour healthy Indian spinach paratha | high fibre breakfast is a nourishing breakfast and snack option for all the health conscious. Learn how to make palak thepla. To make the topping for green thepla, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes, or till the onions turn translucent. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the paneer, coriander and salt, mix well and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely. Divide the stuffing into 10 equal portions and keep aside. To make palak thepla, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll out a portion into a 100 mm. (4”) diameter thick circle, using a little jowar flour for rolling. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook it, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat with the remaining portions to make 9 more mini theplas. Spread a portion of the topping evenly over each mini thepla and serve immediately. Fortified with jowar flour, ragi flour and oats flour, these healthy thepla are fibre-rich and extremely enjoyable. A completely nourishing breakfast that will keep you active through the day – these 4 flour healthy Indian spinach paratha are a great alternative if you want a change from the regular porridge and upma. Two palak theplas are enough to satiate you in the morning and keep you full for a long time. The colourful capsicum in these thepla add a touch of antioxidant and vitamin C which help to build our immune system and help us fight diseases like common cold and cough while preventing the onset of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. The multi flours, along with spinach and capsicum provide enough fibre to keep your digestive tract healthy. It prevents constipation. Moreover, this high fibre breakfast is also a good source of calcium and protein due to the addition of paneer and ragi flour. Tips for mini green thepla. 1. Serve 4 flour healthy Indian spinach paratha with curds. See how to make curds. 2. Serve Indian palak thepla with green chutney. See how to make green chutney. 3. Remember to press down with a spatula while your thepla is being cooked. 4. If you think you are time pressed in the morning, make the dough and refrigerate the previous night. Next morning, keep it at room temperature for 15 minutes while you make the stuffing. Enjoy green thepla recipe | palak thepla | 4 flour healthy Indian spinach paratha | high fibre breakfast | with step by step photos.
Gnocchi are almost easier to make than to pronounce "n-yoki". The word means "lumps" because of the irregular, somewhat craggy shapes these dumplings have. Gnocchi are boiled in the same fashion as pasta is and are served generally with a cream based sauce. Spinach and cottage cheese gnocchi served in a toasted almond and butter sauce makes an outstanding first course. Alternatively, try gnocchi as a rich and creamy side dish. Make sure you drain out all the water from the spinach before you make the gnocchi. Test one gnocchi by boiling it in water. If it crumbles, add some more flour to the mixture. Always make the gnocchi the day you are going to serve them, because they will discolour if left overnight. Also prepare the sauce just before you are ready to eat!
Kerala is famous for appam. This recipe makes a difficult dish easy to cook.
Pak Choi, popularly known as Chinese Cabbage, actually tastes not like cabbage but like greens! It has a crisper texture than our regular greens, and so it combines wonderfully with spinach and bean sprouts in this delicious Stir-Fried Chinese Greens recipe. While Chinese white sauce gives it a creamy consistency, soy sauce lends a tangy tinge, giving the dish a very well-balanced and exciting flavour. As in most greens based dishes, it is best to serve this immediately to enjoy the best texture and vibrant colour of the greens.
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