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A creamy, aromatic spinach curry from the beautiful valleys of Kashmir. This unique dish gets its flavor from fennel and ginger powder, simmered in a luscious yogurt gravy. A comforting and healthy main course.
Blanch and Puree the Spinach
Temper the Spices (Tadka)
Create the Yogurt Gravy
A creamy, aromatic spinach curry from the beautiful valleys of Kashmir. This unique dish gets its flavor from fennel and ginger powder, simmered in a luscious yogurt gravy. A comforting and healthy main course.
This kashmiri recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 168.37 calories per serving with 5.38g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Simmer and Finish
Serve
Add 200g of pan-fried paneer cubes in the last 5 minutes of cooking for a Kashmiri-style Palak Paneer.
For an authentic touch, garnish with a tablespoon of fried shallots (known as 'praan' in Kashmir) before serving.
For a richer, more indulgent curry, stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh cream at the very end, after turning off the heat.
Spinach is an excellent source of iron, crucial for preventing anemia, as well as vitamins A, C, and K, which support vision, immunity, and bone health.
The combination of fennel powder (saunf) and dry ginger powder (sonth) is a classic Ayurvedic remedy for aiding digestion, reducing bloating, and soothing the stomach.
The use of curd (yogurt) introduces beneficial probiotics into the dish, which help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, improving overall digestive function.
Yogurt curdles when exposed to high heat too quickly. To prevent this, always use full-fat yogurt, whisk it until completely smooth, and add it to the pan on the lowest possible heat while stirring continuously until it's fully incorporated and gently warmed.
Yes, but be cautious. Kashmiri red chilli powder is used primarily for its vibrant red color and is very mild. Regular chilli powder is much hotter. If substituting, use about 1/4 teaspoon or less, depending on your spice preference.
Yes, it is a very healthy dish. Spinach is a powerhouse of iron, vitamins A, C, and K. The yogurt provides probiotics for gut health and calcium. The use of spices like fennel and ginger aids digestion. It's a nutritious, low-calorie main course.
A single serving of Kashmiri Palak (approximately 180g) contains around 150-180 calories. The exact count can vary based on the type of yogurt (full-fat vs. low-fat) and the amount of oil used.
This dish pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice, which soaks up the creamy gravy. It also goes well with Indian flatbreads like roti, naan, or paratha.
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