Heart-Healthy Palak Keerai

Boost your nutrition and flavor with this Heart-Healthy Palak Keerai, a delicious South Indian-style sautéed spinach recipe that's as wholesome as it is vibrant. Packed with the goodness of fresh spinach, aromatic spices like cumin, mustard seeds, and turmeric, and a zesty splash of lemon juice, this dish is a nutrient powerhouse. Featuring heart-friendly cold-pressed olive oil and anti-inflammatory ingredients like garlic, ginger, and black pepper, it's perfect for anyone seeking a balance between health and taste. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe can be served as a standalone dish or paired with whole-grain rice or flatbreads for a complete, nourishing meal. Perfect for clean eating, gluten-free, and vegetarian diets, Heart-Healthy Palak Keerai is a flavorful way to enjoy the benefits of leafy greens while supporting cardiovascular health.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 1 medium, finely chopped Tomato
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 inch, minced Ginger
• 1 small, slit Green chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon Cold-pressed olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 50 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt. Drain and chop them roughly.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.

Step 3

Add curry leaves, minced garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped onion and green chili. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomato turns soft.

Step 6

Add turmeric powder and black pepper, and mix well.

Step 7

Add the chopped spinach, and sauté the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Pour in the water and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until everything is cooked through.

Step 9

Remove from heat, and stir in the lemon juice to finish.

Step 10

Serve warm. This dish can be enjoyed on its own or as a side with whole grain rice or flatbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	639.9 grams (639.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	343

Total Fat 16.00g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1390mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 45.40g	17%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 19.30g
Protein 12.80g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 359mg	28%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2103mg	45%

*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: 38.2%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 48.2%