Dairy-Free Palak Keerai

Experience the comforting flavors of South India with this vibrant and creamy Dairy-Free Palak Keerai. This vegan twist on the traditional spinach curry features a luscious base of coconut milk, perfectly balancing the earthiness of tender spinach leaves. Aromatic spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric are bloomed in fragrant coconut oil, creating a rich, flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 25 minutes. Infused with ginger, garlic, and a hint of green chili heat, this wholesome recipe is both nourishing and satisfying. Serve it warm with fluffy rice or soft roti for a delightful plant-based meal that's entirely free of dairy but absolutely full of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Spinach (Palak) leaves
• 200 ml Coconut milk
• 1 medium, finely chopped Small onion
• 2 finely chopped Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece, grated Ginger
• 1 finely chopped Green chili
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
• 100 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt and impurities. Chop them roughly and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.

Step 3

Once the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the cumin seeds, finely chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili.

Step 4

Saute these ingredients for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and the mixture is fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped spinach leaves to the pan and stir well to combine with the sautéed mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the water, cover the pan with a lid, and allow the spinach to cook for 5 minutes until it's wilted and tender.

Step 7

Once the spinach is cooked, add the turmeric powder and salt, stirring to combine evenly.

Step 8

Pour the coconut milk into the pan, mixing it gently with the cooked spinach and spices.

Step 9

Allow the mixture to simmer for another 2-3 minutes on low heat until it's well combined and heated through.

Step 10

Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.

Step 11

Turn off the heat and serve the Dairy-Free Palak Keerai hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(735.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	480.0

Total Fat 31.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2609.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 10.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 346.6mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1973.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 36.0%