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Spinach Corn Gravy (Zero Oil/Butter)

September 4, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 67 Comments

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Spinach corn gravy is something I regularly cook, but for a change tried without using Oil/ butter, and I am surprised with the outcome. Hubby couldn’t believe I didn’t use oil! Infact he ate some extra gravy appreciating the taste:-)  I have to thank my Co-bloggers for inspiring me to try Oil free cooking.  For Tofu Butter Masala I had cooked onion and tomato before grinding. I remember I didn’t taste raw smell, so I followed similar procedure and prepared this gravy. No after taste (raw smell).

Spinach Corn Gravy

Preparation Time : 10 min | Cooking Time : 25 mins | Serves : 3

Recipe Category: Side dish

Ingredients:

Spinach –  2 cups

Frozen Corn – 1 cup

Onion – 1 big

Cashew – 7

Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala powder – 1 tsp

Green Chilli – 1 ( Adjust according to your spice level)

Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp

Salt – as needed

Sugar –  generous pinch

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Method:

  • Boil onion and cashew in hot water till the raw smell in onion goes off. Strain the water. When it comes to room temperature, blend them into fine paste without adding water

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  • Rinse the spinach well in water. Boil water with pinch of sugar and salt. Add the spinach to the boiling water. Cook and switch off the flame, after 3-5 mins drain and quickly pour cold water over the spinach. Transfer them into a blender and make fine paste, with green chilli

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  • Heat the non stick pan/heavy bottomed/andoized pan in medium heat and add ginger garlic paste and 1 tsp of water.  Sauté till the water is absorbed and raw smell goes off. If water evaporated before raw smell goes spinkle some more water

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  • Add Onion and cashew puree and cook for 3-4 minutes  keep stirring occasionally

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  •  Add spinach puree, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder and allow it to cook for 2-3 mins

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  • Add corn and combine well and cook for 2-3 minutes

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My Notes:

  • I have used frozen corn so I didn’t steam them. If you are using fresh corn, steam them before adding
  • Add water if you think the gravy is too thick
  • Sugar helps to retain the green color in spinach
  • Green peas, tofu/ paneer can also be added
  • Can add milk/fresh cream/coconut milk to the gravy
  • Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom etc) can be added
  • This gravy goes well with any variety rice like fried rice/ pulao as well as with naan/rotis
  • Butter can be added for flavour
  • Tomatoes can be added while cooking onion

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  1. Namrata says

    September 4, 2014 at 23:25

    beautiful colour. spinach and corn is always a palette pleaser!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 4, 2014 at 23:35

      Thanks Namrata:-) yes totally agree..

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  2. Malar says

    September 4, 2014 at 23:26

    It looks so yummy Vidya, this can also be had as a soup 😀 Lovely 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 4, 2014 at 23:34

      Thanks Malar:-) super cool idea dear

      Reply
  3. srividhya says

    September 4, 2014 at 23:31

    Love the blanching process.. I do the same to retain the color 🙂 great recipe

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 4, 2014 at 23:34

      Thanks Sri:-) ya blanching helps a lot na to retain the color

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  4. mihrank says

    September 4, 2014 at 23:41

    This is very healthy!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 22:14

      Thanku:-)

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  5. Aruna Panangipally says

    September 4, 2014 at 23:49

    Looks amazing, Vidya. Corn and spinach is such a classic combination and how wonderful to be able to enjoy it without the oil!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 00:00

      Yes Aruna I agree:-) thank you should explore many dishes.

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      • Aruna Panangipally says

        September 5, 2014 at 00:01

        True, true….. Actually I used to do a lot of oil free cooking a few years ago when I had to please Shani Devaa….. Saturdays used to be oil free food for me. 🙂

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        • Traditionally Modern Food says

          September 5, 2014 at 00:05

          Oh is it thats nice. Pls post your recipes Aruna. I am eager to try oil free cooking

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  6. Bonnie Eng says

    September 5, 2014 at 00:30

    Wow, love the colors! 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 22:14

      Thanks Dear:-)

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  7. Patty Nguyen says

    September 5, 2014 at 01:19

    The colors are so vibrant!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 22:13

      Thanks Patty:-)

      Reply
  8. Francesca Trucco says

    September 5, 2014 at 01:29

    The fact it is zer oil /butter is wonderful for my current diet!! Thanks so much for your nice receipts
    🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:51

      Thanku:-)

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  9. sindhoooo says

    September 5, 2014 at 01:29

    Wow! You haven’t added oil to fry ginger garlic paste! Looks great! A must try recipe! Thank you Vidya 🙂 And you look very beautiful in sari… TC! Keep smiling 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:51

      Thanku dear:-) it was a surprise after trying do try

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  10. Bikramjit says

    September 5, 2014 at 02:56

    That just looks healthy. Wow

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:47

      Thanku Bikram:-)

      Reply
  11. kurinji says

    September 5, 2014 at 03:09

    colorful and healthy recipe…

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:47

      Thanku Kurinji:-)

      Reply
  12. swapnakarthi says

    September 5, 2014 at 03:26

    What a bright colored gravy Vidya,must try them soon….

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:46

      Thanku Swapna:-)Glad you like it do try and let me know

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  13. Chitra Jagadish says

    September 5, 2014 at 03:53

    super cool vidya dear, am just loveing the elegant colour of this soup/gravy…2 in 1 amazing.. <3

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:46

      Thanku C:-) after you guys told now I realize y v didn’t try them as a soup. Next time will try

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  14. apsara says

    September 5, 2014 at 09:57

    Yummy combination! The cashews must make it so creamy…love the color.

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:43

      Yes Apsara:-) rich and creamy bcoz of cashews

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  15. Vimitha says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:44

    Thats a nice combo. never tried this. will try soon

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 22:12

      Thanks Vimitha:-)sure do try

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  16. Amanda says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:44

    This looks so good! Yum. I love the deep green color.

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 11:19

      Thanku Amanda:-)

      Reply
  17. simplyvegetarian777 says

    September 5, 2014 at 11:46

    Fabulous 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:43

      Thanku S:-)

      Reply
  18. swathiiyers says

    September 5, 2014 at 13:55

    Oil free healthy soup, I like to call that way. great.

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 14:42

      Yes Swathi nice idea:-) thanku

      Reply
  19. Sony P says

    September 5, 2014 at 15:23

    Delicious combo dear……. Looks healthy version !!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 22:10

      Thanks Sony:-)

      Reply
  20. natasha says

    September 5, 2014 at 18:53

    Wow no oil, awesome plus corn yumm

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 22:10

      Thanks Natasha:-)

      Reply
  21. salmadinani says

    September 5, 2014 at 19:23

    Seems like a simple recipe to make. I like the combination of spinach and corn.

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 22:09

      Thanks Salma:-)

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  22. deliciouslynell says

    September 5, 2014 at 22:59

    Looks so healthy!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 5, 2014 at 23:06

      Thanku:-)

      Reply
  23. Sushma Mallya says

    September 6, 2014 at 09:30

    Lovely click …v healthy recipe 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 7, 2014 at 23:17

      Thanku Sushama:-)

      Reply
  24. Lyfé Wisdom says

    September 6, 2014 at 11:53

    This makhi ka saag. Never had saag with corn before, but I must try it. Great recipe and hope you visit The Candid Nation!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 7, 2014 at 23:17

      Thanku:-) sure

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  25. Bingo's Mom says

    September 6, 2014 at 13:10

    No oil used!! Wow… that’s awesome!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 7, 2014 at 23:16

      Thanku:-)

      Reply
  26. cheri says

    September 6, 2014 at 17:11

    Love the way you prepared this, never thought of boiling onion and cashew together, very clever.

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 7, 2014 at 23:15

      Thanku Cheri:-)I was bit lazy to cook them separately:-)

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  27. cookingwithtoddlers says

    September 6, 2014 at 22:46

    I love how vibrant this dish is…can’t wait to make it!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 7, 2014 at 23:15

      Sure:-) do try and let me know. Thank you

      Reply
  28. Treat and Trick says

    September 6, 2014 at 22:49

    This healthy combo looks so yum!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 7, 2014 at 23:14

      ThNku Nora:-)

      Reply
  29. radhikasethi says

    September 7, 2014 at 07:35

    Lovely color dear! Looks and sounds too delicious

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 7, 2014 at 23:14

      Thanku Radhi:-)

      Reply
  30. noodlesforthoughts says

    September 8, 2014 at 00:44

    Zero Oil!! Gotta try.. so so healthy 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 8, 2014 at 20:26

      Thanku:-)

      Reply
  31. Priya says

    September 8, 2014 at 08:58

    Very healthy corn palak, zero oil makes this dish more interesting.

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 8, 2014 at 20:16

      Thanku Priya:-)

      Reply
  32. Liz says

    September 28, 2014 at 15:17

    Awesome combination and thanks for sharing!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 29, 2014 at 17:44

      Thanku Liz:-)

      Reply

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