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Palak makhana soup
  • Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories58.3 kcal
  • Carbs7.0 g (28.0 kcal)
  • Protein2.4 g (9.6 kcal)
  • Fats2.3 g (20.7 kcal)

Palak makhana soup recipe

Palak makhana soup is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. HINT: Makhana act as an anti-oxidant, very light and easy to digest.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 8 persons

Ingredients
Skimmed milk
50 Milliliter
Ghee clarified butter
1 Table Spoon
Spinach
250 Grams
Tomato ripe local
100 Grams
Coriander leaves
25 Grams
Garlic small clove
10 Grams
Onion big
100 Grams
Salt
2 Grams
Water
200 Milliliter
Black pepper powder
1 Tea Spoon
Makhana lotus seeds dried
50 Grams
Instructions
1
Washing
Washing the spinach, tomato, and onions thoroughly.
2
Frying
Fry the makhanas in little oil or ghee. Blend half of them into a powder and keep aside.
3
Chopping
Chop palak, tomato, onions, and garlic cloves roughly.
4
Sauteeing
In a pan add little oil, saute chopped garlic and onions for one minute till it becomes translucent. Now add tomato, palak, and sautee on a medium flame for two minutes.
5
Cooling and Blending
Cooling slightly and transfer the ingredients into a blender and blend it until smooth.
6
Simmering
Take another pan at a low flame, add makhana powder and roast it well. Pour in milk and stir it. Add the previously blended puree, salt, black pepper powder, and mix well. Allow it to simmer until fully cooked.
7
Serving
Garnish with remaining roasted makhana, coriander, and serve.
Nutrition Label

Palak makhana soup

  • Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories58.3 kcal
  • Carbs7.0 g
  • Fiber1.7 g
  • Sugar1.3 g
  • Protein2.4 g
  • Fat2.3 g
  • Saturated fat1.2 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat0.6 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.3 g
  • Cholesterol4.9 mg
  • Sodium117.1 mg

Glycemic Index

30 Low
Low
Medium
High

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

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientPalak makhana soupTamatar makhana saarTamatar makhana soupThakkali Makhana Soup
Calories58.3 kcal62.6 kcal62.6 kcal62.6 kcal
Carbs7 g7.8 g7.8 g7.8 g
Protein2.4 g2.2 g2.2 g2.2 g
Fat2.3 g2.5 g2.5 g2.5 g
Fiber1.7 g1.5 g1.5 g1.5 g
Sugar1.3 g1.7 g1.7 g1.7 g
Sodium117.1 mg120.5 mg120.5 mg120.5 mg
Cholesterol4.9 mg5.6 mg5.6 mg5.6 mg

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