How many calories does one Spinach Puri have?

One Spinach Puri (30 grams) gives 90 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 37 calories, proteins account for 6 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 48 calories.  One Spinach Puri provides about 4.5 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Spinach Puri recipe makes 12 puris of 30 grams each,

90 calories for 1 Spinach Puri, Cholesterol 0 mg, Made of spinach and whole wheat flour but then its deep fried. Carbohydrates 9.2g, Protein 1.6g, Fat 5.3g.

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These spinach puris are appetizing and aromatic, they have a vibrant green colour with the goodness of spinach, and the splendid flavour of spices used. These deep fried spinach puri pairs well with all sorts of curries or with a side of yogurt and pickle!

Since the palak poori itself contributes a lot of moisture to bind the ingredients, the amount of water required for making the dough will be very less. So, add it carefully. If the dough gets sticky, it will become difficult to roll the puris and they will also get oily. Serve the Spinach Puris hot and fresh, with your favourite subzi.

Pro tips to make spinach puri: 1. Adding semolina in the dough makes the puri crispy. 2. Make sure to knead a semi stiff dough for making puri. 3. Instead of oil you can roll the puri using dry wheat flour.

Is Spinach Puri healthy?

No,  spinach puri is not healthy. Made of spinach and whole wheat flour but then its deep fried. 

What's good.

Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. See detailed benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

Spinach (Palak) :  Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone.  Raw spinach is very rich in insoluble fibre, 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fiber.  Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it. 

What's the problem with spinch puri?

Deep fried foods : This recipe is deep fried. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. Also when you use the same oil again for deep frying then smoking point decreases which leads to the development of blue smoke which is not good for health. Processed food, Deep Fried Foods also increases inflammation in the body and shuts down the fat burning process. Most diseases from heart, to cardio vascular, diabetes, parkinsons, alzheimer, cancer and obesity result when the cells get inflamed and then they don't function correctly. Inflammation in the arteries can cause heart attacks. So your diet should contain foods that fight inflammation in the body. That's how your body gets healthier by eating the right stuff. NOTE. 5 gm per big puri (45 calories of unhealthy fat)  or samosa of oil is consumed on deep frying.  2.5 g per small one.

So, even though the calories look low and are 90, you should not be eating this. Its better to eat quality calories which can come from good fats. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Spinach Puri  ?

No. This recipe is deep fried. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. Also when you use the same oil again for deep frying then smoking point decreases which leads to the development of blue smoke which is not good for health. Processed food, Deep Fried Foods also increases inflammation in the body and shuts down the fat burning process.

What's a healthy option to spinch puri?

We suggest to opt for an Indian bread which is not deep fried. So you could have baked masala puri recipe, baked oats puri recipe, jowar onion puri recipe or baked buckwheat puri recipe.  At tarladalal, we love giving healthy options.

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How to burn 90 calories that come from Spinach Puri?

Walking (6 kmph) = 27 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 9 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 12 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 15 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.