Creamed Spinach Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 sprig Spinach Leaves (Palak) washed
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 4 Garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons Butter (Salted)
• 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour (Maida)
• 2 cups Milk (or use half milk and half cream)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg grated
• 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns crushed
• 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese or cream cheese (optional)
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. To begin making the Creamed Spinach first blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water till they just wilt (about a minute).
2. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
3. Squeeze out the water and roughly chop the spinach.
4. In a pan heat the butter. Add garlic and onions and sauté till the onions just soften.
5. Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Add the flour, stir and cook for a minute.
6. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook stirring till it thickens.
7. Add the mustard powder and cheese or cream cheese and mix.
8. Stir in the spinach, nutmeg and cook for a few seconds. Serve hot.
9. Serve Creamed Spinach Recipe as a dip along with Garlic Breador as a side dish along with your Italian Meal.