Ingredients: sprig Spinach Leaves (Palak) - washed, Onion - finely chopped, Garlic - minced, tablespoons Butter, tablespoons All Purpose Flour (Maida), cups Milk - (or use half milk and half cream), teaspoon Mustard powder, teaspoon Nutmeg - grated, teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns - crushed, tablespoons Cheddar cheese - or cream cheese (optional), - to taste, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Creamed Spinach first blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water till they just wilt (about a minute).Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.Squeeze out the water and roughly chop the spinach.In a pan heat the butter. Add garlic and onions and sauté till the onions just soften.Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Add the flour, stir and cook for a minute.Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook stirring till it thickens.Add the mustard powder and cheese or cream cheese and mix.Stir in the spinach, nutmeg and cook for a few seconds. Serve hot.Serve Creamed Spinach Recipe as a dip along with Garlic Bread or as a side dish along with your Italian Meal.