Palak Keerai

Dive into the vibrant flavors of South India with Palak Keerai, a quick and nutritious stir-fried spinach recipe bursting with aromatic spices. This dish combines tender, fresh spinach leaves with the earthy essence of mustard and cumin seeds, the warmth of turmeric, and the zest of fresh lemon juice. Enhanced with a hint of garlic, green chilies, and optional grated coconut for added texture, Palak Keerai is a wholesome, gluten-free side dish that pairs beautifully with a steaming bowl of rice or soft roti. Ready in just 30 minutes, this simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a healthful addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 Dry red chilies
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 Green chilies
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Grated coconut (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Drain well and chop them coarsely. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Slit the green chilies lengthwise.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 4

Add cumin seeds and dry red chilies to the pan, sauté for a few seconds until the cumin seeds turn fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped onions, green chilies, and garlic. Cook until the onions turn translucent.

Step 6

Add the chopped spinach leaves to the saucepan and stir well.

Step 7

Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the spinach. Mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the spinach cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and well cooked.

Step 9

If using grated coconut, add it to the cooked spinach and stir until combined.

Step 10

Finally, drizzle lemon juice over the palak keerai and give it one last mix.

Step 11

Remove from the heat and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	637.0

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2801.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 22.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 617.8mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 3736.6mg	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: 55.2%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 31.9%