PALAK CORN CURRY

The palak corn curry is a mixture of nutrient rich spinach and sweet corn.This mixture is good in texture ,flavor and in looks too.Palak is a way of adding antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A and lots of fibers in our body.Intake of spinach not only helps to control the cholesterol level but also keeps your heart free of diseases.In case of diabetes, you can replace sweet corn with low fat paneer,which converts palak corn curry into palak paneer curry.Enjoy this dish with parotha's or naan.

 

Prep Time         : 15  mins
Cooking Time   : 10 mins
Total Time        : 25 mins
Servings            : 03 

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 bunch of palak(makes 1 cup of pala puree)
1 cup boiled  sweet corn kernels(makai k dane)
1/2 tbsp ghee or butter
1/2  tbsp cumin seeds(jeera)
1 pinch of turmeric powder
1/4 tbsp red chili powder
1 pinch asafoetida(hing)
1/2 tbsp garam masala
1/2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves(kasuri methi)
1/4 cup fresh cream
1 cup water
1 tbsp salt(as needed)

FOR MASALA PASTE:

          1/2 tbsp magaz or melon seeds                                                                                                   
            3-4 garlic cloves(chopped)                                                                                                    
           2 onions (roughly chopped)
           1 inch ginger
           2 green chilies
          1  tomato (roughly chopped)        
            3-4 garlic cloves(chopped)                                                                                                    
           2 onions (roughly chopped)    
          4-5 cashew nuts(broken)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preparing Masala Paste:

           1.In a grinder add all the ingredients of masala paste.

          2.Grind the paste.

          3. Add little water to maintain the consistency.

Preparing spinach(palak) puree : 

          1.Boil the palak in 2-3 cups of water for2-3 mins

          2. Drain it and mix in a blender to make a soft puree.

Making Palak Corn Curry :

1. First boil the corn kernels and keep aside. 

 

2.Heat oil or butter in a pan,fry the cumin seeds till they become brown.

          3. Now add the ground masala paste and mix it well.

4. Then add turmeric powder,red chili powder,asafoetida and garam masala.

          5. Keep stirring and sauteing the masala, till oil starts to leave sides.

6.As color changes add the palak puree and mix it well.

          7. Pour the water and salt.Simmer curry for 5-6  mins on low flame.

            Later add boiled corn kernels and simmer for 2 mins.

8. Add the cream and whip it till it gets mix well.Add kauri methi. and cook for 1 min.

          9.  Serve hot palak corn curry with naan or paratha and jeera rice.

NOTES:

1. If you are not having kasuri methi you can use fenugreek seeds in powdered form.

         2. You can replace corn with paneer ,recipe will be same.