PALAK SHORBA

A spiced up delicious, nutritious spinach soup.
Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 10-15 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS

Spinach 2 bunches
Oil 2 tablespoons
Bay leaves 2
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Black cardamoms 2
Cloves 3-4
Black peppercorns 4-5
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Onion , chopped 1 medium
Ginger, chopped 1 inch piece
Refined flour (maida) 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Fresh cream 2 tablespoons

METHOD

Break the stems of the spinach leaves and blanch in plenty of water.
Drain and refresh in cold water.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add bay leaves, cinnamon, black cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns and sauté for a minute.
Add cumin seeds and when they begin to change colour, add onion and sauté for two minutes.
Put the blanched spinach leaves in a blender and blend with some water.
Add ginger to the pan and sauté.
Add some refined flour and stir.
Add spinach puree and enough water to correct the consistency.
Add salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add garam masala powder and lemon juice.
Mix and strain.
Serve piping hot.
You can also serve with a dash of cream.