1. Palak Paneer: This classic Indian dish is made with cubed paneer (fresh cheese) simmered in a spicy tomato-onion gravy and cooked with fresh malabar spinach leaves. Fragrant spices like cumin, coriander, ginger and garlic give it a wonderfully fragrant aroma.
2. Malabar Spinach Dal: This dish is made with toor dal (split pigeon peas) cooked with malabar spinach leaves and spices like cumin, coriander, ginger and garlic. The dal can be served with steamed basmati rice or Indian flatbreads.
3. Malabar Spinach and Coconut Curry: This delicious curry is made with malabar spinach, coconut milk, a mix of spices like cumin, coriander, ginger and garlic and garnished with fried shallots. Serve it over steamed basmati rice for a delicious meal.
4. Malabar Spinach and Potato Fry: This tasty fry is made with potatoes, malabar spinach leaves, spices like cumin, coriander, ginger and garlic and garnished with fried curry leaves. It makes a great side dish to any meal.
5. Malabar Spinach Paratha: This wholesome and flavorful flatbread is made with a mix of freshly chopped malabar spinach, whole wheat flour, spices like cumin, coriander, ginger and garlic. It can be served as breakfast or as an accompaniment to any meal.