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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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idlis in coconut sauce recipe | palak idlis in coconut curry | spinach idlis in coconut curry | with 43 amazing images. idlis in coconut sauce recipe | palak idlis in coconut curry | spinach idlis in coconut curry is a snack you would never have experienced before. Learn how to make this striking combination of palak idlis in coconut curry. To make idlis in coconut sauce, for the coconut sauce, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, green chilli, coconut milk, salt, lemon juice, sugar and cornflour-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Keep aside. For the idli, put the spinach leaves in enough hot water and allow them to blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée. Combine the idli batter, spinach purée and salt in a bowl and mix well. Pour a little batter into each greased mini idli mould and steam in a steamer for 6 to 7 minutes. Cool, demould and keep aside. Then to make palak idlis in coconut curry, heat a sizzler plate or tava (griddle) till red hot. Pour 1/2 the prepared coconut sauce over it and cook for 1 minute. Add the mini idlis and the remaining coconut sauce over it and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. Mini idlis, with loads of spinach in the batter, are tasty and healthy too. Instead of the standard sambhar combo, here the idlis are floated in a soothing coconut sauce with mild hints of green chillies and presented in the form of palak idlis in coconut curry. The curry leaves and the cumin seeds further add a lingering flavour and aroma to the curry. Spinach idlis in coconut curry is an innovative party snack – just remember to serve it piping hot! Well, we have used the readymade coconut milk in this recipe. But when you have time on hand you can make coconut milk at home. Tips for idlis in coconut sauce. 1. Make the palak idlis first and then the coconut sauce. The reason is that the coconut sauce can dry up. 2. Serve the idlis in coconut sauce immediately once the coconut sauce is made. So if you want you can make the palak idlis in advance and do the coconut sauce at the end. Enjoy idlis in coconut sauce recipe | palak idlis in coconut curry | spinach idlis in coconut curry | with step by step photos.
rajma palak paneer recipe | palak paneer rajma | saagwala rajma | palak rajma | rajma palak paneer is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining these 3 main components, rajma, paneer and spinach. Learn how to make rajma palak paneer recipe | palak paneer rajma | saagwala rajma | palak rajma | rajma palak paneer recipe is a hearty and flavorful Indian dish that combines the richness of kidney beans (rajma), the earthy goodness of spinach (palak), and the creamy texture of paneer. The kidney beans are simmered in a spicy onion tomato-based masala, while the spinach is pureed along with other refreshing herbs and spices. Paneer cubes are then added to the gravy, and the dish is finished with a touch of cream and butter. The result is a thick, flavorful saagwala rajma that can be enjoyed with basmati-rice-without-pressure-cooker-perfect-steamed-basmati-rice-4800r, roti , or butter naan, making it a hearty meal suitable for lunch or dinner. This dish brings together a variety of textures and flavors in a comforting gravy that is spiced with traditional Indian masalas. This palak paneer rajma is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal, especially during the colder months. pro tips to make rajma palak paneer sabzi recipe: 1. Soak the rajma overnight, this helps them cook faster and ensures a softer texture. 2. Lightly fry or grill the paneer cubes until golden before adding them to the sabzi. This adds a nice texture and prevents the paneer from breaking apart in the curry. 3. Add paneer towards the end to prevent it from becoming too soft or rubbery. Simmer for just a few minutes after adding paneer. Enjoy rajma palak paneer recipe | palak paneer rajma | saagwala rajma | with detailed step by step photos.
cucumber pancakes recipe | Indian savoury cucumber pancakes | cucumber chilla | cucumber thalipeeth | with 16 amazing images. cucumber pancakes is an Indian snack served on table in 15 minutes. Learn how to make savoury cucumber pancakes. This innovative rice flour pancake with lovely specks of cucumber and spinach in the form of cucumber thalipeeth is sure to become one of your favourite breakfast options, thanks to its sheer simplicity and ease of preparation. To make cucumber pancakes, combine the cucumber and salt in a plate, mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the water from the cucumber and combine all the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add enough water (approx. ¾ cup) and mix well to make a smooth batter. Heat a non-stick mini uttapa pan and grease it lightly using ½ tsp of oil. Pour a spoonful of the batter into each uttapa mould and cook them on both the sides using ½ tsp of oil. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes in 1 more batch. Serve the cucumber pancakes immediately with green chutney. These cucumber chilla taste delightful with green chutney, and since they are so easy to prepare you need not restrict the option to breakfast – you can prepare it anytime you see a hungry face entering home from work or play! Not cooked with too much oil, savoury cucumber pancakes are light and nourishing too. To make a complete health boost, replace rice flour with jowar flour. Tips for cucumber pancakes. 1. Remember to squeeze the water out of the cucumber completely, to make sure that your pancakes do not get soggy. 2. These are best cooked on a slow to medium flame. 3. While cooking, keep a close watch as they tend to burn easily. You can also try your hand at other pancakes like Mini Rava Vegetable Pancakes and Zucchini and Carrot Pancake. Enjoy cucumber pancakes recipe | Indian savoury cucumber pancakes | cucumber chilla | cucumber thalipeeth | with step by step images images and video below.
Stuffed spinach with huanciana sauce, this hearty dish has an abundance of protein from paneer stuffed with equally delicious spinach! Spinach is rich in vitamin A, a potent antioxidant along with protein boosts up immunity to fight infections and free radicals.
crispy palak bhajiya recipe | palak pakode | spinach fritters | with 17 amazing images. palak ke pakode is also known as crunchy palak or kurkuri palak as this pakore is very crunchy. Learn how to make crispy palak bhajiya recipe | palak pakode | spinach fritters | This is like nothing you have ever tasted before! An utterly unique and delicious snack, the crispy palak bhajiya features batter-fried spinach leaves served with a sprinkling of aromatic cumin seeds powder and spicy chilli powder. Remember to dry the leaves completely before deep-frying them, to get a really crispy outcome. crispy palak bhajiya is one of my favourite tea time snack to eat especially with chai and during monsoon. Tips to make crispy palak bhajiya: 1. Dry the palak patte with a clean kitchen towel. If there is any water content left, the batter won’t coat well and the hot oil might splutter while frying. 2. Make sure to use clean and green leaves. Discard the wilted or mushy leaves. 3. The batter should be slightly thick and not runny. Enjoy crispy palak bhajiya recipe | palak pakode | spinach fritters | with detailed step by step images.
toasted samosa sandwich recipe | samosa sandwich | street style toasted samosa sandwich | with 32 amazing images. toasted samosa sandwich recipe | samosa sandwich | street style toasted samosa sandwich is an all-time favourite Mumbai roadside recipe, which is made with commonly available ingredients and regular bread, so that you can conjure it up anytime you want! Learn how to make samosa sandwich. To make toasted samosa sandwich, place 2 bread slices on a clean, dry surface, apply ½ tsp of butter and ½ tbsp of green chutney on each slice. Flatten a samosa, place it on one buttered-chutney bread slice. Arrange 2 tomato slices, 2 capsicum slices and 1 onion slice and finally sprinkle ¼ tsp of sandwich masala over it. Cover it with another slice of bread, with the buttered –chutney side facing downwards and press it lightly. Grease a sandwich toaster on both the sides using 1 tsp of butter. Place the sandwich in the sandwich toaster and cook on a medium flame, till it turns brown and crisp from both the sides. Cut into 6 equal pieces using a sharp knife, place it on a plate and apply 1 tsp of butter evenly over it and ½ tsp of green chutney evenly over it. Finally sprinkle 1 tbsp of sev over it. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to make 3 more toasted samosa sandwiches. Serve the toasted samosa sandwich immediately with green chutney, garlic chutney and tomato ketchup. Samosa! Does this snack need any introduction? Originally one of Mumbai’s favourite roadside snacks, it is now so famous across the country that it is available in almost every bakery, restaurant and tea stall. While some enjoy it plain, we have smashed it a little and made a samosa sandwich which is again loved by all the generations of the family. If you can grab a few samosas from a nearby store, then this evening snack will make a pleasant surprise for the whole family! Street style toasted samosa sandwich is buttered, lined with green chutney and sandwiched with a flattened samosa. Crunchy and juicy veggies like onions and capsicum are topped over it which add crunch and a sprinkling of sandwich masala add more josh to this scrumptious snack. Finally, the sandwich is toasted – to boost the flavours as well as to hold the ingredients together. The toasted samosa sandwich is just awesome, and can be served as an evening snack to surprise your kids when they are back from school. The secret behind the aroma and flavour of this sandwich is the use of special sandwich masala and green chutney, so you can make everything easily at home. Tips to make toasted samosa sandwich. 1. You can use leftover bread slices for this recipe. 2. Chutney can be made in advance and kept. 3. If you do not have a toaster, you can also grill this sandwich in a sandwich griller. Enjoy toasted samosa sandwich recipe | samosa sandwich | street style toasted samosa sandwich | with step by step photos.
palak and dudhi muthia recipe | doodhi palak na muthiya | healthy lauki spinach dumplings | with 29 amazing images. doodhi palak na muthiya is a fist-shaped steamed snack that's much-loved by the Gujaratis. Learn how to make palak and dudhi muthia recipe | doodhi palak na muthiya | healthy lauki spinach dumplings | This palak and dudhi muthia recipe is super delicious and easy to make. Muthia's are mostly steamed and very nutritious but, you can even fry them to make a crispy evening snack. Here we have made these healthy lauki spinach dumplings by using whole wheat and besan flour. palak and doodhi muthia is rich in phosphorus, vitamin B1, fibre, magnesium. healthy lauki spinach dumplings are diabetics, kidney and heart friendly and also good for weight loss. pro tips to make palak and dudhi muthia: 1. Adding baking soda in the mixture makes the muthias softer. 2. Enjoy the muthias hot to enjoy its best flavours. 3. Instead of palak you can also add methi leaves in the mixture. Enjoy palak and dudhi muthia recipe | doodhi palak na muthiya | healthy lauki spinach dumplings | with detailed step by step photos.
A smart combination of the right ingredients is essential to ensure the maximum uptake of iron from a recipe. In this wholesome Whole Wheat Spaghetti in Spinach Sauce, we have done away with cheese because calcium hinders the absorption of iron. Iron-rich red pumpkin is used in the place of milk to thicken the sauce. This recipe also has crunchy walnuts, another good source of iron and an excellent source of omega-3-fatty acids.
Risotto is best when freshly prepared and promptly eaten! Since rice is not advisable for diabetics, kodri is a better option. Full of fibre and iron, it tastes equally good. In fact, you could try replacing rice with kodri in your regular diet to keep a check on blood sugar levels. That apart, this recipe is a must try as it is my favourite too! with spinach, carrots, peas, fresh herbs and mozzarella cheese, it is a healthy treat for all. To make this dish even creamier, I have added low fat milk mixed with corn flour. You can also try making this risotto with just mushroom and mozzarella cheese, for a change. But remember, healthy as it may be, it is still meant to be only an occasional treat and not regular fare for diabetics!
Spicy Spinach Dumplings, the bright green colour of this wholesome snack appeals to all our good senses! We have used the technique of steaming instead of frying to make this a low-calorie evening snack that provides only 96 calories per serving. So, you can have 4 dumplings with healthy green chutney to make a snack amounting to less than 100 calories! Spinach is a treasure chest of essential vitamins like folic acid and vitamin A, which is essential of growth, maintenance and vitality.
A very different baked dish, which features a tangy tomato gravy upon a bed of spinach and paneer. The spinach and paneer layer has a very interesting texture due to the combination of crumbled paneer and blanched spinach. The flavour and texture of the Spinach and Paneer in Tomato Gravy is further improved by sprinkling some grated cheese on top of the tomato gravy before baking. As the cheese melts and fuses into the tomato gravy, which in turn combines with the spinach and paneer mixture, you get a totally fabulous baked dish, which can be enjoyed as it is, or with toasted bread slices .
Rich in taste and nutrition, this Palak Toovar Dal is a healthful dish you can prepare frequently without any hassle, as it uses simple cooking methods and common ingredients. You just need to remember to soak the toovar dal earlier. The smart twist in this dal recipe is the addition of lemon juice, which lends a helping hand in absorbing the iron better.
Spinach is one ingredient you might never have thought of adding to pizzas, but interestingly, the effect is fabulous! Together with onions and paneer, spinach makes a mouth-watering topping for pizzas, further enhanced by the addition of capsicums, herbs, seasonings, cheese and sauces that are typical of pizzas. You will love the interplay of textures and flavours in this Spinach Pizza, especially if you have it right after it is ready.
Mix-shape-microwave, and there you have delicious Spinach Dumplings on the plate, ready to be relished with green chutney. A perfect mix of spinach, flours, curd, spices and baking soda, and a simple technique of covering the dumplings with a damp cloth when they are placed in the microwave, makes the dough transform into dainty dumplings in less than two minutes! It is easy to make and delicious to bite into – what more could one ask for!
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