Corn Palak- A Healthy Delight

Corn Palak ||Spinach and corn curry:

Today I am sharing a very healthy lunch and dinner option, a green vegetable called Palak Corn or Corn palak. A combination of spinach and corn is delicious as the sweetness of corn gives this vegetable a child-friendly taste and look.

Most kids are not very fond of greens like palak or spinach,  I was also one of them, I was not very fond of spinach when I was a kid and my mom and grandma had to struggle to make me eat spinach even in different forms. Being a mom now, I have to do the same with my daughters.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPINACH:

Spinach or palak is well known for its nutritional qualities and has always been regarded as a plant with remarkable abilities to restore energy. It also increases vitality and improves the quality of the blood. There are sound reasons why spinach would produce such results, primarily the fact that it is rich in iron. Iron plays a vital role in the function of red blood cells which help in transporting oxygen around the body, in energy production, and DNA synthesis. Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid. As well as it is a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B2. They are essential for maintaining balance in our bodies. However, Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and it is difficult to find vegetables richer in vitamin K than spinach. 

There is much lore regarding spinach or palak, most famously as the source of Popeye’s strength. When faced with the sight of trouble, pipe-smoking sailor-man Popeye would burst open a tin of spinach. Once consumed, his biceps would bulge and his newfound strength would see him overcome his enemies. Although there is definitely lots of goodness in those leaves, the legendary stature Popeye bestowed on them is slightly inflated.

I tried almost all tasteful and exquisite recipes along with traditional simple recipes to make them eat spinach and I succeeded also. I was sharing recipes most liked by my daughters. Corn Palak is one of them. A very simple yet tasty dish….enjoy !!!

Finally, I would like to suggest you a few more recipes like corn palak from my blog

• Chana Palak Masala ||Spinach and chickpea curry
• Mushroom and Spinach Malai Curry
• Aloo Palak Gravy || Potatoes In Spinach Gravy
• creamy spinach curry or malai palak
• Aloo palak bhaji ( spinach and potato dry curry)
• VEG LASAGNE || VEGETABLE LASAGNE

Corn Palak- A Healthy Delight

Recipe by MINAL SHARMACourse: MainCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

150

kcal

Spinach and corn curry, A very healthy option for Lunch and Dinner.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ….American corn kernels boiled

• 2 bunch…. Fresh Spinach chopped

• 1 tbsp ……Oil

• 2 Onions chopped

• 2 medium Garlic crushed

• 2 tsp  ……Green chillies chopped

• 1 inch Ginger cut into thin strips

• 1/2 tsp …..Red chilli powder

• Turmeric powder a pinch

• 1/2 tsp …..Dry mango powder (amchur)

• Salt to taste

• 1/4 cup…..Yogurt

• 1/2 tsp……Garam masala powder

• 1/2 tsp……Kasoori methi roasted and powdered

Directions

• Blanch spinach in boiling water for a minute. Drain and refresh in chilled water. Drain and puree in a blender. Heat oil in a kadai.
• Add onion and sauté till lightly browned. Add garlic paste and stir. Add green chillies, ginger strips and sauté till browned. Add red chilli power, turmeric powder, amchur and stir. 
• Add spinach puree and stir to mix well. Add corn and salt and stir. Add yogurt, garam masala powder and roasted kasoori methi powder.
• Stir and take off the heat. Serve hot with chapatti or parantha.

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