Palak ki subzi is a spiced vegetable side dish originating from India. It literally translates to spinach (palak) and vegetables (subzi). The dish is also anglicized as palak sabji or palak subji. While a palak ki subzi can be prepared with a variety of vegetables, this version serves as the ideal light accompaniment to a main dish like masala dal, served with hot chapatis.
Best of all, it's ready in just about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 pound (about 500 grams) spinach
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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2 large dry red chiles, broken into 1-inch pieces
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8 to 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder, more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1/2 teaspoon raw mango powder (amchoor)
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Salt, to taste
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Chop off the spinach stems close to the roots and throw roots away. Wash the spinach very well under running water until absolutely clean.
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Drain completely (use a salad spinner if necessary) and then chop coarsely. Set aside.
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Heat oil in a deep pan on a medium flame. When hot, add the cumin seeds and cook until they stop spluttering. Now add the dry red chile bits and allow to cook for about 30 seconds.
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Add garlic and fry until it starts to turn a pale golden color. Now add the onion and fry until soft.
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Add the spinach and mix well. Cook uncovered until the spinach wilts slightly.
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Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, raw mango powder, and salt to taste. Stir well to mix all ingredients. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes and turn the heat off.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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169 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 to 3 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 169 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 323mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 7g | |
Vitamin C 44mg | 222% |
Calcium 271mg | 21% |
Iron 7mg | 41% |
Potassium 989mg | 21% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |