Makai palak
Makai Palak – Spicy sweet corn cooked in spinach gravy. The recipe is perfect combo of color and flavour. Sweetness of corn compliments spiced spinach gravy, while yellow corn contrast green spinach
- Category: Curry Recipes, Dinner Recipes, East Indian, Lunch Recipes, North Indian
Ingredients
- 250 grams spinach/ palak)
- 250 grams sweet corn kernels / makai
- 1 green chilly
- 1/2 inch ginger piece
- 3 -4 cloves garlic
- 2 onions
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kasuri methi/ dried fenugreek leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons ghee
Instructions
- Boil and blanch spinach. Cool and blend spinach along with green chilli to paste. Keep aside.
- Heat ghee. Fry kasoori methi, cumin seeds. Roast ginger garlic paste and onion paste till raw smell goes away.
- Add tomato puree, stir fry. Add spice powders - turmeric powder, red chilli, garam masala. Saute till oil separates.
- Add palak puree. Mix well. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add fresh cream. Adjust taste with salt.
- Add boiled sweet corn kernels / makai. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve makai palak along with steamed rice / naan.