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Paalak Poori
  • Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories77.1 kcal
  • Carbs6.7 g (26.8 kcal)
  • Protein1.3 g (5.3 kcal)
  • Fats5.0 g (44.9 kcal)

Paalak Poori recipe

Paalak Poori/Palak poori is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin C, thiamine, vitamin B6, vitamin K, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and an excellent source of vitamin D, beta carotene, lutein, vitamin E, selenium, and manganese. HINT: Do not consume these fried pooris as they are high in calories and fats.

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 19 persons

Ingredients
Whole wheat flour
200 Grams
Spinach
250 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
5 Grams
Ginger fresh
2 Grams
Rice bran oil
95 Milliliter
Salt
2 Grams
Water
3 Table Spoon
Instructions
1
Blanching
Bring a pot of water to a light boil. Then add spinach to it. Cook for 2 minutes until the leaves wilt. Then drain the water and transfer the leaves to a large bowl with cold water. Let it remain like that for 2 minutes. Remove the leaves from the bowl and transfer leaves to a blender along with ginger and green chilies. Puree the contents to a smooth paste without adding any water. Set it aside.
2
Dough preparation
Take atta in a bowl, salt, and mix. Knead again once. Add the prepared spinach puree to the bowl. Start mixing the spinach puree into the atta using your hands. Also, add the oil and continue to mix and knead the dough using a little amount of water if required. Knead to a tight dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and rest for 20 minutes.
3
Making poori
Shape the dough cylindrical, then pinch small equal portions, make small balls and flatten them slightly. Flatten them into small slightly thick discs. Repeat to finish the dough.
4
Cooking
Heat oil. Add a disc let it come up, then press using a ladle it will puff up fully. Then flip over and cook. Remove and carefully drain in tissue.
5
Serving
Place the pooris on a plate. Serve hot with saag or aloo curry or chutney.
Nutrition Label

Paalak Poori

  • Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories77.1 kcal
  • Carbs6.7 g
  • Fiber1.5 g
  • Sugar0.2 g
  • Protein1.3 g
  • Fat5.0 g
  • Saturated fat1.0 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat1.9 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.8 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium45.0 mg

Glycemic Index

31 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientPaalak PooriKanda rotiOnion rotiPeyaja ruti
Calories77.1 kcal79.6 kcal79.6 kcal79.6 kcal
Carbs6.7 g14.9 g14.9 g14.9 g
Protein1.3 g2.5 g2.5 g2.5 g
Fat5 g1.1 g1.1 g1.1 g
Fiber1.5 g2.8 g2.8 g2.8 g
Sugar0.2 g0.8 g0.8 g0.8 g
Sodium45 mg30.3 mg30.3 mg30.3 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

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