Baked Spinach with Corn (Iron Rich)
Ingredients for Baked Spinach with Corn
For The Spinach Layer
3 cups chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ka dana)
2 green chillies , chopped
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
For Baking
1 tomato, sliced
1 tsp fresh cream
3 tbsp grated processed cheese
For The Potato Layer
2 cups boiled and grated potatoes
1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 green chilli , chopped
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
1/2 tsp oil for greasing
Method
For the spinach layer
Heat the butter in a pan and fry the onions for 1 minute. Add the green chillies and fry again for a few seconds.
Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook again for another minute.
Add the corn and salt and mix well.
For the potato layer
Mix all the ingredients very well.
How to proceed
Spread the potato mixture in a greased baking dish.
Spread the spinach mixture and cover with tomato slices.
Finally, spread the cream and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 230°c (450°f) for 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve hot.