Simple and Tasty Indian Spinach Sukhi Paalak
Elevate your home-cooked meals with this **Simple and Tasty Indian Spinach Sukhi Paalak**, a flavorful dry spinach curry bursting with authenticity and wholesome goodness. Made with fresh spinach leaves sautéed in aromatic cumin seeds, garlic, and finely balanced spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. The dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a quick and healthy side perfect for pairing with roti, naan, or steamed rice. Whether you're a fan of traditional Indian flavors or looking to add more greens to your plate, this easy spinach sabzi is sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners and vegetarian meals, this simple spinach curry is a must-try recipe for lovers of Indian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 medium (finely chopped) Onion
- 3 (finely minced) Garlic cloves
- 1 (finely chopped, optional) Green chili
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon or to taste Salt
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the spinach leaves under running water to remove any dirt or grit. Drain and roughly chop the leaves.
Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds to the oil and let them splutter for about 30 seconds until they become aromatic.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until they turn translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and green chili (if using). Cook for another minute until the garlic turns golden and fragrant.
Add turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix well, letting the spices toast lightly for 15-20 seconds.
Add the chopped spinach to the pan and stir to combine with the spices. The spinach will wilt quickly as it cooks.
Season with salt and continue cooking until the spinach is fully wilted and the liquid released by the spinach evaporates. This should take about 6-8 minutes.
Sprinkle garam masala over the spinach and give it a final stir. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish with roti, naan, or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1597 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3243 mg | 69% | |
*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.
