Palak is the Hindi word for spinach. Thus, the only greens in spinach curry are mature spinach leaves. Palak is the Indian name for spinach. Several varieties of spinach can be found at fresh markets. There are two basic types of spinach with smooth leaves or wrinkled (Savoy) leaves, the smooth types are usually grown for freezing and canning because they grow faster, yield more and are easier to clean. Spinach may have smooth leaves
There are three basic types of spinach:
- Flat-leaf spinach is the most popular type of spinach in the United States.
- Savoy spinach (also known as curly leaf spinach) has wrinkled, curly leaves that are very dark green.
- Semi-savoy spinach has semi-crinkly leaves with the same crisp texture as savoy spinach.
Spinach is rich in several minerals that your body needs, including potassium. Consuming foods that are high in potassium helps lower your blood pressure. Spinach is an excellent source of lutein, an antioxidant known to protect against age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts.
Experts say that eating a bowl of spinach every day can help meet the daily requirements. Antioxidants in vitamin C promote skin healing and prevent premature aging. Vitamin A ensures a strong immune system and its anti-inflammatory action reduces inflammation and promotes eye health.
This vegetable Indian dish is abundant in flavors and nutrients. It is a rich source of vitamin K, Vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, calcium and folate. Since spinach contains a lot of calcium and phosphorus, it keeps your heart and muscles strong and functioning properly.
Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone, from the young children to the older adults. Cooked spinach is an excellent source of iron, whicj is especially important for menstruating women, who are more at risk for iron deficiency.
Health Benefits of Spinach
- Prevents Cancer. Spinach has a high source of zeaxanthin and carotenoids that can flush out the free radicals from your body.
- Lowers Blood Sugar.
- Helps in Better Bone Health.
- Helps in Weight Loss.
- Good For Your Eyes.
- Reduces High Blood Pressure.
- Has Anti-inflammatory Properties.
- Keeps Your Body Relaxed.
Spinach Dosa
Description
Palak dosa is one of the healthiest breakfast. Instead of a simple plain dosa, we can enrich it with spinach. Serve with your favorite choice of chutney or Sambar.
Ingredients
Instructions
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How to make Palak Dosa
- Wash the spinach well. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the water and soak it for 5 minutes. This is because it removes any kind of insects attached to the leaves.
- Chop the spinach leaves and add them to the mixer grinder. Make a smooth paste by adding just 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if required.
- Then add the raw rice (soaked for at least 1-2 hours) to the mixer grinder. Add 1/4 cup water (as little as possible)
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Add the spinach paste to the dosa batter. Then add salt to taste. Check the consistency of the water then add water if needed. Please click this for proper method https://youtu.be/4-swCiVEWHY
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I took an iron pan. You can take anything like a non stick pan.
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Heat the Pam. Check the pan heat by sprinkling some water. Once pan is ready if water splatters. Pour a cup of batter and spread it into a thin dosa. Keep the flame low. Add 1/2 tsp of ghee for good taste.
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Gently take the cooked dosa on a plate using a spatula. Dosa is very thin so no need to flip it.
See our delicious Green Green Palak Dosa now ready to serve.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 23
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.04g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.01g1%
- Sodium 79mg4%
- Potassium 558mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 2.9g6%
- Vitamin C 46%
- Calcium 0.01%
- Iron 15%
- Vitamin B6 10%
- Folate 58%
- Magnesium 19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Here I have prepared this recipe in a simple way. If possible you can saute spinach with 2 pieces of ginger and garlic cloves then make a paste and add to the dosa batter. It is very tasty.