Supreme Green Spinach Cutlet | Nutrition Week | #RainbowRecipes | Dr. Debmita

[Swapnil Ramesh Jukunte]

Green vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but let’s face it - getting kids to eat them can be a real challenge. Adding another delicious recipe to the Rainbow Recipes, Dr. Debmita Dutta shares a delicious way to sneak greens into your baby’s diet with this fun and easy-to-make palak cutlet recipe.

Spinach is a nutrient powerhouse rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K. The benefits of spinach for babies are endless, and these spinach cutlets are a great way to introduce them to this superfood without any fuss.

Ingredients:  

• Spinach leaves (roughly chopped) ½  cup 
• 2 Boiled Potatoes (mashed) 
• Chana dal (boiled and mashed) 2 tbsp 
• Ginger (grated) ½ tsp 
• Salt to taste 
• Ghee 1 tbsp 
• Besan 1 tbsp 

Method:

• Pressure cook the potatoes for 2 whistles. Cool and mash them.
• Soak the chana dal for about an hour until it expands in size. Pressure cook for two whistles and set aside to cool.
• In a kadai place the spinach leaves with a tbsp of water and wilt it. Once the leaves are wilted, drain the excess water if any, and let it cool. Once cooled, grind to a fine paste.
• Add the boiled mashed chana dal to the mashed potato mix. Mix in the spinach puree. 
• Add salt and grated ginger, mix well.
• Add besan and knead the mash. Check if you can shape the mash with your hand.
• If it is too sticky, add more besan.
• Shape them into small tikkis.
• Heat ghee in a griddle. Once hot, place the tikkis on the griddle. Cook on both sides till the outside is crispy.

This spinach cutlet recipe makes green veggies irresistible for kids. Try this fun and nutritious snack today, and see how quickly your child becomes a fan of greens!