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Blanch the spinach leaves
Wash and clean spinach leaves,blanch them for few seconds by dipping in hot water and removing. Once cool puree them.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories57.3 kcal
- Carbs3.9 g (15.7 kcal)
- Protein1.7 g (6.7 kcal)
- Fats3.9 g (34.9 kcal)
Palakura Saag recipe
Palakura Saag is a good source of potassium, magnesium, manganese, and an excellent source of beta carotene, lutein, and vitamin C. It helps boost immunity and reduces inflammation.
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 5 persons
Ingredients
Cream
20 Grams
Ghee clarified butter
1 Table Spoon
Spinach
200 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
15 Grams
Garlic small clove
2 Grams
Onion small
50 Grams
Cumin seeds
2.5 Grams
Turmeric powder
5 Grams
Salt
2.5 Grams
Water
200 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
1 Tea Spoon
Garam masala powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Cumin powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
1 Tea Spoon
Cinnamon
2 Grams
Coriander powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
2
Sautee the spices
Heat ghee and add the cumin seeds, when they crackle add the chopped garlic, sauté until golden.
3
Cook spinach
Add the powdered spices ,mix well .To this add spinach puree cook well till the raw taste vanishes.
4
Add cream
Add cream ,mix well,simmer for few seconds.Serve hot with parathas or rotis
Nutrition Label
Palakura Saag
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories57.3 kcal
- Carbs3.9 g
- Fiber2.5 g
- Sugar0.9 g
- Protein1.7 g
- Fat3.9 g
- Saturated fat2.1 g
- Mono unsaturated fat1.1 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.4 g
- Cholesterol8.5 mg
- Sodium206.1 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
30 Low
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
| Nutrient | Palakura Saag | Amritsari paruppu | Dal amritsari | Palak chana saag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57.3 kcal | 125.5 kcal | 125.5 kcal | 69.1 kcal |
| Carbs | 3.9 g | 10.5 g | 10.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 4 g | 4 g | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 7.5 g | 7.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 4.1 g | 4.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 206.1 mg | 220.6 mg | 220.6 mg | 201 mg |
| Cholesterol | 8.5 mg | 16.5 mg | 16.5 mg | 7.1 mg |
