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.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/4 tsp coriander seeds coarsely crushed in a mortar pestle or spice grinder
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic 3 to 4 cloves, finely chopped
- 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 greens chard, baby spinach etc, mix in some fresh dill for variation, chopped
- 1/3 to 1/2 tsp salt
- cilantro for garnish
- 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 Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.