Palak Shorba

7 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pot

   Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

2. 02

   Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped onions

   Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

   5 min
3. 03

   Stir in the gram flour

   Stir in the gram flour (besan) and roast for 1 minute on low heat until fragrant.

   1 min
4. 04

   Add the roughly chopped spinach and sauté

   Add the roughly chopped spinach and sauté for 2 minutes until wilted. Pour in the vegetable stock or water.

   2 min
5. 05

   Bring the mixture

   Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly.

   5 min
6. 06

   Blend the mixture

   Blend the mixture into a smooth puree using an immersion blender or a standard blender.

7. 07

   Return the soup to the pot

   Return the soup to the pot. Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Adjust consistency with water if needed.

   2 min