Spinach and Carrot Curry Recipe
Healthy and Colorful
Spinach is low in fat and low in cholesterol. It is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In other words, it is loaded with nutrients that are helpful for your body.
Carrots are high in antioxidants. They are rich in iron, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This mildly sweet, colorful vegetable is popular throughout the world.
Making this spinach and carrot curry involves only a few simple steps. You can make it in about 25 minutes.
Serve this side dish with chapati, roti, poori, etc. Enjoy the taste and reap the health benefits.
Off we go to the detailed, step-by-step recipe!
Cook Time
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ready in: 25 min
Yields: Serves four people
Ingredients
- 3 bunches spinach, washed, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled, sliced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp amchur powder(dry mango powder), alternatively, you can use a table spoon of lemon juice.
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, available in Indian stores
- 1/2 tsp salt, or as per taste
- 2 tsp oil
Step-By-Step Instructions and Images for Making Spinach Carrot Curry
- Wash spinach. Finely chop it.
- Heat oil in a deep-bottomed pan. Throw in cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
- Add chopped onions. Saute over medium high heat until they turn transparent.
- Now, add coriander powder, turmeric powder, amchur powder, salt, and red chili powder. Saute for 20 seconds.
- Add sliced carrots. Add chopped spinach on the top. Cover the pan. No need to add water. Spinach releases its' water. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Open the lid. Add garam masala powder. Continue cooking until carrots are cooked properly and the water evaporates.
- Turn off the heat. Spinach carrot curry is ready! Serve this nutritious side dish with roti, poori, or chapati.
Nutritional Information of Spinach Carrot Curry
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 | |
| Calories | 78 |
| Calories from Fat | 9 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 1 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates 6 g | 2% |
| Sugar 1 g | |
| Fiber 4 g | 16% |
| Protein 5 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | |
| Sodium 64 mg | 3% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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