| Cream Of Spinach |
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Author |
: Teluguone |
| Preparation Time |
: 5min |
| Cooking Time |
: 5min |
| Yield |
: 4 (4 servings) |
| 4.0 Stars based on 291 |
: Reviews |
| Published On |
: May 31, 2011 |
| Recipe Category |
: Vegetarian |
| Recipe Type |
: Meals |
| Total Time |
: 15min |
| Ingredient |
: spinach |
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| Description: |
Spinach, by itself, is a multi-nutrient vegetable and is packed with the goodness of iron, folic acid, vitamin a and vitamin c. Since ages, sumptuous spinach soup has been regarded best for weight watchers; but only if made without the use of butter and cream.
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| Recipe of Cream Of Spinach |
- 3 cups spinach (palak) , chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
- 1 tbsp refined flour (maida)
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
- For The Garnish
- 1/4 cup cream
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| Directions | How to make Cream Of Spinach |
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 10 seconds, remove and immerse in cold water to retain the color.
- Drain and pureé the spinach in a blender. Heat the butter in a pan, sauté the onions and garlic till the onion is translucent.
- Add the flour and sauté till the flour gets a sandy texture. Whisk in 2½ cups of water to the mixture stirring continuously and bring it to a boil till it thickens.
- Add in the spinach purée and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with a tablespoon of cream in each bowl.
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