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Spinach yam curry
  • Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories84.3 kcal
  • Carbs9.9 g (39.5 kcal)
  • Protein2.0 g (7.8 kcal)
  • Fats4.1 g (37.0 kcal)

Spinach yam curry recipe

Spinach yam curry is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin C, lycopene, copper, manganese, and an excellent source of vitamin D, beta carotene, and lutein. It helps strengthen bones and boost immunity.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 8 persons

Ingredients
Spinach
100 Grams
Tomato ripe local
100 Grams
Tamarind pulp
2 Table Spoon
Yam ordinary
200 Grams
Coriander leaves
20 Grams
Onion big
100 Grams
Cumin seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Fenugreek seeds
2 Grams
Turmeric powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Coconut kernal dry
2 Table Spoon
Mustard seeds
2 Grams
Rice bran oil
2 Tea Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
200 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
1 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
1 Tea Spoon
Cinnamon
1 Grams
Fennel seeds
1 Tea Spoon
Coriander powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
Preparation
Grind the coconut and fennel seeds to a fine paste. Cook the cubed yam in boiling water for 5 minutes or till it becomes half cooked and keep it aside.
2
Cooking
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and do the tempering with mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, and an inch of cinnamon. Sauté the onion till it becomes transparent. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, chopped spinach leaves, tomato, and yam pieces. Saute it well for 2 minutes.
3
Add the spices
Add in the red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder. Give it a mix and fry it for a minute. Add the tamarind extract and salt along with a cup of water and let it cook till the oil separates. Now add the ground paste and mix it well, let it boil for 2-3 minutes. Finally, add coriander leaves. Allow to cook it for a couple of minutes and put off the flame.
4
Serving
Serve it with rice and pappad or roti
Nutrition Label

Spinach yam curry

  • Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories84.3 kcal
  • Carbs9.9 g
  • Fiber3.6 g
  • Sugar3.4 g
  • Protein2.0 g
  • Fat4.1 g
  • Saturated fat1.9 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat0.8 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.6 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium253.6 mg

Glycemic Index

35 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

NutrientSpinach yam curryChemba CurryKondo currySenai Kizhangu Kuzhambu
Calories84.3 kcal100.7 kcal100.7 kcal100.7 kcal
Carbs9.9 g11.3 g11.3 g11.3 g
Protein2 g1.9 g1.9 g1.9 g
Fat4.1 g5.3 g5.3 g5.3 g
Fiber3.6 g3.8 g3.8 g3.8 g
Sugar3.4 g4.6 g4.6 g4.6 g
Sodium253.6 mg255.4 mg255.4 mg255.4 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

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