Palak Makai Malai (Spinach Corn Curry)

Spinach and corn are two healthy and economical vegetables that can be easily cooked together to make a hearty and spicy curry.

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Palak Makai Malai is a delicious and healthy dish that is made with spinach, corn and butter. It is a perfect side dish for any meal.

This dish can be served with rice or roti. You can also make it as a side dish for chapati or paratha. Palak Makai Malai will be ready in just 15 minutes if you have all the ingredients ready.

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Palak Makai Malai (Spinach Corn Curry) Recipe

Spinach and corn are two healthy and economical vegetables that can be easily cooked together to make a hearty and spicy curry.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients for Palak Makai Malai (Spinach Corn Curry)

• 200 g Spinach
• 1 1/2 tbsp Oil
• 3 tbsp Onion chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/3 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 3 tbsp Cream
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped

How to make Palak Makai Malai (Spinach Corn Curry)

• Discard the spinach stems and wash the leaves in several changes of water.
• Drain and chop roughly.
• Boil the spinach leaves in 1/2 cup of water for 3 minutes.
• Drain and keep aside till cool.
• Blend to a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a pan over moderate heat.
• Add onion and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add ginger garlic paste and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add the spinach and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add corn and saute again for 2 minutes.
• Add the masala powders and salt. Stir.
• Add butter and stir.
• Mix in cream and stir for 45 to 60 seconds.
• Remove from heat.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot.

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