Spinach chutney is one of the lesser known accompaniment to many. It pairs well with hot steamed rice. It is ideal to serve with chapati or jowar roti too.
Chutneys form an integral part of the lunch menu in many households, it can be served both with plain rice or the flat breads. Here is one kind of chutney, that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Spinach chutney is not only healthy but also tasty.
Spinach is a super food consisting of Vitamin A and K, magnesium,iron , folate and potassium. It helps increase insulin level. lower blood pressure, prevents cancer, good for asthamatic patients. Being rich in dietary fibre, it helps in preventing constipation. One needs to find ways to incorporate spinach in their diet.
My other posts of this wonderful spinach can be read here in the post 5 ways to use spinach
Spinach Chutney Recipe / Palak Chutney
- spinach leaves of 2 bunch
- green chilly 3-4
- methi seeds 1/2 tsp
- coconut 1/2 bowl
- tamarind pulp 2tsp
- salt to taste
- oil
Instructions
- Remove the stalk of spinach leaves.Chop and put them in water. All the impurities settle down. Put them in a colander.
- Take a drop of oil and roast the fenugreek seeds. Put them aside.
- Add half teaspoon of oil, add the green chilly and then the spinach leaves and salt . Let cook for a while. Switch off the gas and let cool.
- Grind all ingredients together in a mixer.
- To serve;
- Make seasoning with a little asafoetida anda pinch of turmeric powder. Add it to the prepared chutney and serve.
Spinach Chutney / Palak chutney
Ingredients
Method
- Remove the stalk of spinach leaves.Chop and put them in water. All the impurities settle down. Put them in a colander.
- Take a drop of oil and roast the fenugreek seeds. Put them aside.
- Add half teaspoon of oil, add the green chilly and then the spinach leaves and salt . Let cook for a while. Switch off the gas and let cool.
- Grind all ingredients together in a mixer.
- Make seasoning with a little asafoetida anda pinch of turmeric powder. Add it to the prepared chutney.
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This is something new to me.. yummy..i would love to try this one:)
Thankyou Shubha
I have never tried this way, looks delicious.. A must try for sure
Thankyou Poornima
Tasty and yummy spinack chutney
Thankyou Vidya for your appreciation.
Yummy, healthy all purpose chutney looks amazing,
Jaya, my sister’s MIL used to make palak chutney, but I’ve never tasted. Yours look so inviting and delicious.
Healthy Chutney with spinach, for sure they taste great with Idli or Dosa.
This is such a simple yet healthy chutney recipe! I am always on teh lookout for new side dishes for breakfast and this looks like a perfect fit. And also another way to get my kiddo to eat spinach!!!
This is new to me. I am always on the lookout for new chutneys. Sounds delicious.
An interesting way to use palak to make a chutney. I’ve not tasted it as yet but sure would love to try out the recipe. I can imagine how delicious it would be used as a base for sandwiches.
This is something different I have not tried. Healthy and a perfect chutney to have with some hot rice.
Interesting way to use spinach in chutney. I remember my mom saying my grandmom use to make a chutney with spinach, you reminded me of her. I am sure it will taste so nice as a spread.
New and innovative way to use palak. I must try this delicious recipe.