Spinach & Tomato Soup (Palak Tamatar Ka Soup)

It is a recipe which is a very healthy one and also with an Indian touch. This recipe by Shri & Sam is perfect for healthy living and can be a great choice instead of normal snacks. It is filling and also extremely good for the body. This soup is a little seasonal though due to spinach, this can be easily made in the winters.

This is a much healthier version than a bowl of regular tomato soup. This is homely recipe that is very easy to make and also very nutritious.

Servings: 4

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Soups

Total Time: 30-40 Minutes

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

Spinach/Palak (200 Grams)
Tomatoes (5-7)
Little Ginger
Butter (1 Table Spoon)
Garlic Paste (1 Tea Spoon)
Salt (As per preference)
Black Pepper (1/2 Teaspoon)
Cumin Powder (1/2 Teaspoon)

Instructions

First of all, put all the spinach leaves and put it in a strainer or colander to wash it off clearly.

Then, start by taking a deep frying pan or Pressure Cooker, then add the spinach leaves to the pressure cooker or the pan.

Then start chopping the tomatoes into small pieces, once the tomatoes are chopped, add them to the pan or cooker. Also, add one-fourth glass of water to it.
After that add the garlic paste to it and also finely chopped ginger, you can also use ginger paste if you want.
After that stir it well and also add black pepper and salt to it.

After that close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook it for 3-5 minutes until the first whistle. If you are cooking it in a frying pan or saucepan then cook it for 5-7 minutes.

Once done, let the mix cool down and then using a food processor, you need to grind the mix, you can also use hand grinder instead.
After that, pass the mix through a small tea strainer to ensure if there are any chunks or pieces left, those come out.