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Spinach (Palak)

Spinach is an important souce of antioxidants, vitamin A and vitamin C. Spinach is best known in India as palak and its use in Ayurvedic medicine is widely spread in both Orient and the Western world. It has been recently associated with cancer prevention because the substantial range of carotenes found on its leaves. Spinach is also a good source of fiber and potassium, hence is very popular in the vegetarian cuisine. Some delicious spinach dishes include:

• Palak with Onion Soap
• Palakura Pappu
• Palak Paneer
• Paneer Naanini
• PalakuraVellulli Pappu
• Sarson da Saag
• Ponganalu with Spinach
• Paalakura Talimpu

This green leafy vegetable is native to central and southwestern Asia. Ancient Chinese texts referes to Spinach as "the herb of Persia" where it was first cultivated. Today, spinach is found found around the world, especially in regions with a cool climate.

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