Spinach Fondue, Indian Spinach Cheese Fondue
by Tarla Dalal
spinach fondue recipe | Indian spinach cheese fondue | creamy spinach fondue | with 19 amazing images.
Whether made of chocolate or cheese, fondues always denote fun. It is the perfect stuff to have on the table for a gathering with your closest friends! Spinach Fondue is an interesting variant of the typical cheese fondue enhanced with puréed spinach. It has a vibrant and attractive green colour, and goes really well with pieces of brun pav.
Here, we have used fresh cream and cheese which gives Indian spinach cheese fondue a perfectly creamy texture and fabulous flavour. As garlic pairs very well with spinach, you can also add garlic for extra garlicy flavour. Spinach fondue recipe is a great appetiser when served with toasted bread. Learn how to make creamy spinach fondue.
You can also try other fondues like Pav bhaji fondue and quick cheese fondue.
Tips to make spinach fondue recipe: 1. If not serving immediately, the Spinach Fondue might thicken so, add little milk, re-heat and adjust the consistency before serving. 2. The milk used in the recipe is full fat milk. If you are using tonned milk or cow’s milk, you might need slightly more cornflour. 3. You can also add garlic powder, it tastes better in Spinach fondue.
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Spinach Fondue, Indian Spinach Cheese Fondue recipe - How to make Spinach Fondue, Indian Spinach Cheese Fondue
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Makes 2 servings
Spinach Fondue
1 cup spinach (palak) puree
1 tsp cornflour
1 cup fresh cream
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
For Serving With Spinach Fondue
brun pav pieces
For spinach fondue
- For spinach fondue
- To make {span class="bold1"}spinach fondue{/span}, combine the cornflour and ¼ cup of water in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
- Heat a broad non-stick pan, add the spinach puree, fresh cream, processed cheese, salt, pepper powder and cornflour-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the mixture becomes thick, while stirring continuously.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}spinach fondue{/span} immediately with brun pav pieces.
like spinach fondue recipe
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like spinach fondue recipe | Indian spinach cheese fondue | creamy spinach fondue | then do try other fondue recipes also:
- quick cheese fondue recipe | classic Indian cheese fondue | easy cheese fondue | cheese fondue with cheese spread |
- pav bhaji fondue recipe | creamy pav bhaji fondue |
what is spinach fondue made of?
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spinach fondue recipe | Indian spinach cheese fondue | creamy spinach fondue | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1 cup chopped and blanched spinach (palak), 1 tsp cornflour, 1 cup fresh cream, 1/2 cup grated processed cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste. See the below image of list of ingredients for Spinach fondue.
how to blanch and puree spinach
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To make spinach puree | palak puree, take a bunch of spinach, a bunch of spinach yields 3 cups of roughly chopped spinach and get rid of the spinach stems. Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing. The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised. Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
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Remove the stems and discard them.
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Wash the leaves thoroughly under running water or in a bowl full of water. This will help in getting rid of the dirt residues on the leaves.
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Drain well using a strainer and chop the spinach leaves to speeden up the cooking process.
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To learn how to make spinach puree. Click on the link to see full recipe.
how to make spinach fondue
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In a small bowl, add 1 tsp cornflour.
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Add 1/4 cup of water.
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Mix well using a whisk. Keep aside.
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Heat a broad non-stick pan, add 1 cup spinach puree,
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Add 1 cup fresh cream.
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Add 1/2 cup grated processed cheese.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste.
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Add the cornflour-water mixture.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the mixture becomes thick, while stirring continuously.
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Serve spinach fondue recipe | Indian spinach cheese fondue | creamy spinach fondue | immediately with brun pav pieces.
tips to make spinach fondue
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If not serving immediately, the Spinach Fondue might thicken so, add little milk, re-heat and adjust the consistency before serving.
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The milk used in the recipe is full fat milk. If you are using tonned milk or cow’s milk, you might need slightly more cornflour.
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You can also add garlic powder, it tastes better in Spinach fondue.
| Energy | 410 cal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 37.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Vitamin A | 8259.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 38.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 176.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 366.2 mg |
| Iron | 4.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 89.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 138.1 mg |
| Sodium | 363.9 mg |
| Potassium | 385.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
Spinach and cheese combine to give a nice thick rich fondue. I love spinach and having it in my fondue was just great.