Description
A nutritious soup for vegetarians pureeing fresh spinach (Palak) in a mixer, combining with garlic, cumin, and a little heavy cream into a warm soup.
Restaurants serving Palak Shorba
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Spinach
- Butter
- Cumin seeds
- Garlic
- Onion
- Heavy cream
- Wheat flour
- Salt
Instructions
- Parboil spinach briefly in hot water, shock in cold water, puree smoothly in a mixer keeping its vibrant color.
- Heat butter (or Ghee) in a pot, fry cumin seeds, minced garlic, onions until translucent; add a little wheat flour (for thickening), fry until non-powdery.
- Pour spinach paste and veg bouillon (or water), adjust taste with salt and black pepper. Turn off heat just before boiling, drizzle a little heavy cream to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Earthy cumin aroma and fresh greenness of spinach
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Komatsuna (as a substitute for spinach)
Pairing
Garlic Naan、Cheese Naan
Trivia
[Trend] Often served as an appetizer at modern Indian restaurants. Less spicy than 'Saag (spinach curry)', finished closer to Western potage where you can directly taste the ingredients.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dip Cheese Naan into this green soup, enjoying a spinach flavor lighter than curry!
Allergen
Dairy, Wheat