Palak, or spinach, is a green leafy vegetable packed with nutrients that are great for kids' growth and overall health. It is rich in vitamins like Vitamin A, C, and K, as well as minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium. These nutrients help strengthen bones, improve eyesight, boost immunity, and give kids the energy they need to stay active.
Palak is also a good source of fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps the tummy happy. Including palak in your child's diet is a wonderful way to ensure they are getting a variety of essential nutrients that support their development.
Although palak has a slightly earthy taste, it can be made more enjoyable for kids by using it in creative ways, like adding it to parathas, soups, smoothies, or even mixed into their favorite dishes like pasta or rice. By making palak fun and delicious, you can help your kids develop a love for healthy, green vegetables!
# Palak Paratha
Ingredients: Whole wheat flour, palak puree, cumin, ajwain, and spices.
How to Make: Make a dough by kneading whole wheat flour with palak puree and spices. Roll it out into flatbreads and cook them on a griddle with ghee or butter.
# Palak PuriIngredients: Whole wheat flour, palak puree, salt, cumin, and oil.
How to Make: Knead a dough with palak puree and flour. Roll it into small puris and deep fry them until golden brown. Serve with curd or chutney.
# Palak & Cheese Stuffed ParathaIngredients: Whole wheat flour, palak, grated cheese, and spices.
How to Make: Saute chopped palak with mild spices and mix it with grated cheese. Stuff the mixture into rolled-out paratha dough and cook it on a griddle.
# Palak Dal (Spinach Lentil Soup)Ingredients: Lentils (toor or moong dal), palak, garlic, cumin, and turmeric.
How to Make: Cook lentils with water, add palak, and simmer. Temper with cumin, garlic, and turmeric. Serve with rice or roti.
# Palak & Potato CutletsIngredients: Boiled potatoes, chopped palak, bread crumbs, spices, and cheese (optional).
How to Make: Mash boiled potatoes and mix with finely chopped palak, bread crumbs, and spices. Shape them into cutlets and shallow fry until crispy.
# Palak Smoothie
Ingredients: Fresh palak, banana, yogurt, honey, and a pinch of cinnamon.
How to Make: Blend all ingredients together to make a smooth, nutrient-packed smoothie. It's a great way to sneak in greens!
# Palak & Carrot Soup
Ingredients: Palak, carrots, onions, garlic, vegetable stock, and pepper.
How to Make: Saute onions, garlic, and carrots. Add vegetable stock and cook until soft. Blend with palak and serve warm.
# Palak RiceIngredients: Rice, palak puree, garlic, cumin, and spices.
How to Make: Cook rice. In a pan, sauté garlic and cumin, then add palak puree. Mix with cooked rice and serve.
# Palak Cheela (Savory Pancakes)
Ingredients: Gram flour (besan), palak, onions, and spices.
How to Make: Make a batter by mixing gram flour, chopped palak, onions, and spices. Cook like pancakes on a griddle and serve with chutney.