Palak Corn Recipe | Spinach & Corn Curry

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Palak corn also known as makai palak is a healthy and tasty Indian curry made from palak (spinach) and sweet corn kernels.

Both corn and palak which have different tastes and different colors complement each other very well in this dish. Sweet corn kernels also called Bhutta in Hindi provide a crunchy twist to this dish.

A healthy & nutritious dish

Palak or spinach is a green leafy vegetable filled with anti-oxidants and nutrients. It is considered to be one of the healthiest foods. Corn kernels are also a good source of calories and Vitamin B.

Varieties of spinach curries

There are many dishes which are based around fresh palak (spinach) puree as the base. To make the basic puree, spinach is first blanched and then cooked in a spicy onion tomato base. You can then eat the gravy simply or add paneer or other vegetables like potatoes, peas, corn, baby corn etc.

Palak corn is now becoming increasingly popular in restaurant menus and provides a welcome break from palak paneer, the most popular restaurant dish centered on spinach.

Serving suggestions

Palak corn or spinach corn goes very well with all Indian breads like phulka, chapati or naan. It can also be served along with steamed rice, jeera rice or veg pulao.

To make Palak Corn Gravy at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.

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Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Palak Corn Recipe | Spinach & Corn Curry

Palak Corn is healthy & delicious Indian Curry made with Sweet Corn Kernels cooked in a spicy gravy made of pureed Spinach, onions and tomatoes.
4.80 from 107 votes

Recipe Info

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Palak Corn Recipe | Spinach & Corn Curry
  

  • 250 gm Spinach Leaves (Palak)
  • 1 Cup Boiled Corn Kernels
  • 1 Medium Sized Onion
  • 2 Large Tomatoes
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Inch Piece of Ginger
  • 1-2 Green Chillies
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil or Ghee

Step By Step Instructions for Palak Corn Recipe | Spinach & Corn Curry
 

  • Wash the palak (spinach leaves) and boil them in water for 5 minutes. Let the spinach cool down a little and make a smooth puree in a blender.
    250 gm Spinach Leaves (Palak)
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1
  • Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds (jeera) in it. Fry them for a few seconds till they start to crackle.
    1 Tablespoon Oil or Ghee, 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 2
  • Add finely chopped onion and green chillies along with ginger-garlic paste. Saute the onions for a minute till they turn golden brown in color.
    1 Medium Sized Onion, 1 Inch Piece of Ginger, 1-2 Green Chillies, 2-3 Garlic Cloves
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 3
  • Make a puree of the tomatoes and fry till them for 2-3 minutes till the tomatoes are cooked.
    2 Large Tomatoes
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 4
  • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Mix everything well and cook the gravy for 2 minutes till it starts to leave oil on the sides.
    1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 5
  • Add the spinach puree to the onion tomato gravy and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 6
  • Then add around 1/2 cup water to adjust the consistency of the gravy. You can add more water to make it thinner if you want to eat it with Rice. Boil the gravy for a couple of minutes.
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 7
  • Add boiled sweet corn kernels to the gravy and mix well. Then cover and cook for 2 minutes.
    1 Cup Boiled Corn Kernels
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions 8
  • Palak Corn is ready. Serve it hot along with any Indian Bread or Rice.
    Palak Corn Recipe Step By Step Instructions

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