Palak Makai

spinach and corn curry

We love a good spinach dish, and this Palak Makai is no exception, packed with vibrant, earthy flavours! Sweetcorn kernels add a pop of sweetness and crunch to the creamy spinach base, making every bite a perfect balance of texture and taste.

This dish is quick, comforting, and packed with nutrients, so you can feel good about going back for seconds- it’s all about letting that fresh spinach and sweetcorn shine!

Serves: 3-4 | Time: 45 mins

  • Ingredients

    Oils/Fats
    • Ghee (solid), 2 tbsp

    Vegetables/Fruits
    • Garlic, 8 cloves
    • Ginger, 1.5-inch piece
    • Green Chilli, 1 large
    • Onion, 2 large
    • Spinach (frozen), 400g
    • Sweetcorn (frozen), 230g
    • Tomato, 2 large

    Herbs/Spices
    • Cardamon 1 pod
    • Chilli Powder, 1/2 tsp
    • Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
    • Ground Coriander, 1 1/2 tsp
    • Salt to taste

    Nuts
    • Cashew Nuts, 40g

  • Method

    Preparation
    • Defrost Spinach
    • Soak Cashew Nuts in hot water for 5-10 minutes
    • Prepare vegetables - Peel and finely chop Garlic (divide into 3 cloves and 5 cloves), Ginger, Green Chilli and dice Onions, Tomatoes
    • Crush the seeds of 1 Cardamon Pod into a fine power


    Cooking
    • Add 1 tbsp of Ghee in a pan over medium heat and add 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds, temper for until the fragrant and they start to sizzle
    • Add prepared 3 cloves Garlic, Ginger, Green Chilli and Onions and sauté for 6-7minutes
    • Add diced Tomatoes and Salt (3/4 tsp but adjust to taste) and cook until Tomatoes have broken down, around 5-7 minutes
    • Add 1/4 tsp Chilli Powder, 1 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander and Cardamon powder and cook for 90 seconds
    • Add Spinach and drained Cashew Nuts and combine
    • Transfer mixture to blender and blend until smooth
    • Add back to pan over medium heat and add Sweetcorn, adjust salt to taste and cook for 3-4 minutes and then set aside
    • Make the tadka by heating 1 tbsp of Ghee in a small pan, add 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds, 5 cloves of Garlic and 1/4 tsp of Chilli Powder. Temper until Garlic looks golden brown


    Assembly
    • Transfer Spinach and Sweetcorn to a serving bowl and pour the tadka over
    • Serve with Roti

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