Corn Palak - Curried Corn and Greens
Corn Palak. Curried corn and Greens. Seasonal greens, chard and spinach with corn and spices make for a quick side, taco filling or addition to a salad. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 tsp coriander seeds coarsely crushed in a mortar pestle or spice grinder
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 3 to 4 cloves
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1.5 cups corn kernels thawed if frozen
- 1/2 tsp garam masala or use curry powder of choice
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chopped greens chard, baby spinach etc, mix in some fresh dill for variation
- 1/3 to 1/2 tsp salt
- cilantro and lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add coarsely crushed coriander seeds and let them cook for a minute. (or use 1/2 tsp ground coriander and add at step 2). Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent. 4 to 5 mins.
- Add the pepper flakes and corn and mix. Cook for 5 minutes. Add in the spices and cook for a minute.
- Add in chopped greens, salt and 2 -3 tbsp of water. cover and cook for 5 minutes. mix well, taste and adjust salt and heat. Continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until greens are wilted and corn is cooked to preference. Garnish liberally with cilantro and a dash of lemon.
Notes
Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 15.4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg