Palak Keerai
Dive into the comforting flavors of South India with this Palak Keerai recipe, a simple yet wholesome spinach stir-fry that's packed with nutrients and flavor. Fresh spinach leaves are sautéed with mustard seeds, cumin, dry red chilies, onions, and garlic to create a fragrant, savory side dish. Enhanced with turmeric, a splash of lemon juice, and an optional hint of grated coconut, this dish offers a perfect balance of earthy spinach and vibrant spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, Palak Keerai makes an excellent companion to steamed rice or soft rotis, delivering both health and taste in every bite. Perfect for busy weekday meals or light lunches, this recipe celebrates the goodness of greens with an irresistible twist of Indian spices.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 Dry red chilies
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 Green chilies
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Grated coconut (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Drain well and chop them coarsely. Set aside.
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Slit the green chilies lengthwise.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add cumin seeds and dry red chilies to the pan, sauté for a few seconds until the cumin seeds turn fragrant.
Stir in the chopped onions, green chilies, and garlic. Cook until the onions turn translucent.
Add the chopped spinach leaves to the saucepan and stir well.
Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the spinach. Mix thoroughly.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the spinach cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and well cooked.
If using grated coconut, add it to the cooked spinach and stir until combined.
Finally, drizzle lemon juice over the palak keerai and give it one last mix.
Remove from the heat and serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2801 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3737 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
