Before You Start
Medium
The 0.5 tsp red chilli powder provides the heat. For a milder dish, reduce to 0.25 tsp or omit it entirely; for extra heat, add a finely chopped fresh green chilli alongside the garlic.
Make it with no chilli
Omit the red chilli powder entirely. The dish remains flavourful due to the garlic and fresh coriander.
22 mins in total
22 mins hands-on (chopping and cooking).
Contains: Milk (dairy), Gluten (wheat)
Vegetarian · contains dairy. We check for milk, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, mustard, sesame and celery. Always check your own labels, especially for asafoetida (hing), which often contains wheat.
Ingredients
For the Topping
For Serving
Can't Find Something?
- 0.5 cup Greek-style natural yogurt instead of 0.5 cup curd. It provides a similar tangy creaminess and is readily available in UK supermarkets.
Make It a Meal
Serve as a hearty breakfast or light lunch, perhaps with a side of sliced cucumber or tomato salad to add crunch.
Serve immediately alongside an extra bowl of yogurt for a complete breakfast experience.
Good to Know
Nutrition values are approximate, per serving. IDYORA shares general wellness information — not medical advice.
Step by Step Instructions
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Sauté the Aromatics
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Done when: The garlic should be pale gold and fragrant; do not let it brown or burn, as it will taste bitter.
5 mins hands-on
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Cook the Greens
Add the 2 cups chopped spinach to the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the leaves wilt and reduce in volume1.
Done when: The spinach should be fully wilted and dark green; ensure most of the liquid has evaporated so the topping isn't watery.
6 mins hands-on
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Mix the Topping
Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the 0.5 cup cooked sweet corn, 0.5 cup curd, 0.5 tsp red chilli powder, and 0.5 tsp salt until well combined.
Done when: The mixture should be thick and creamy; if it looks too runny, keep stirring until the curd binds well with the spinach.
5 mins hands-on
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Toast and Serve
Toast the 4 slices of bread until golden and crisp. Spread the spinach-corn mixture generously over each slice and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves.
Done when: The bread must be crisp enough to support the topping without going soggy; toast until golden brown on both sides.
6 mins hands-on
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Why It's Good for You
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy vegetable rich in various vitamins, including A, C, and K, as well as essential minerals like iron and calcium1,2. Incorporating green vegetables like spinach into bread-based meals is an effective way to enhance the daily intake of fibre and antioxidants3,1. While spinach contains oxalates, cooking it in a pan can help reduce soluble oxalate levels4.
Curd adds a cooling element and provides protein to the meal. When combined with whole-grain bread, this dish offers a balanced mix of carbohydrates and nutrients, supporting a healthy start to the day3,5. According to research, enriching staple foods with vegetables like spinach can significantly increase the bioavailability of bioactive compounds3. Always consider your individual dietary needs and consult with a registered dietitian or your doctor when making significant changes to your breakfast routine.
Sources
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- Nutrient Composition, Physical Characteristics and Sensory Quality of Spinach-Enriched Wheat BreadUS National Institutes of Health
- Development and Standardization of Immunity Booster Dairy Productexa.ai, 2023
- Health-Promoting Nutrients and Potential Bioaccessibility of Breads Enriched with Fresh Kale and SpinachUS National Institutes of Health
- The effect of Indian cooking style on the nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of spinachexa.ai, 2011
- (PDF) Carbohydrate profiling & glycaemic indices of selected traditional Indian foodsresearchgate.net, 2022
