Toast with Spinach Dip ( Healthy Starter Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

Toast with Spinach Dip, the infusion of paneer and milk adds a rich dimension to this nutritious dip. Serve with brown bread, and watch your guests quieten in admiration.

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Break away from standard spinach recipes, and try new, innovative combinations! the infusion of paneer and milk adds a rich dimension to this nutritious dip. Serve with brown bread, and watch your guests quieten in admiration.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Total Time: 18 mins Makes 8 toasts
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Ingredients

For The Spinach Dip (makes Approx 8 Tbsp)
1 tsp oil
1 1/2 tbsp chopped onions
1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
1 cup roughly chopped spinach (palak)
1/4 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup low-fat milk (99.7% fat-free , readily available in the market)
salt and to taste

Other Ingredients
4 whole wheat bread slices slices

For The Garnish
1 tbsp low-fat paneer(cottage cheese)

Method
For the spinach dip

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent.
Add the spinach and paneer and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the milk and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the salt and pepper, mix well and keep aside to cool.
Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste and keep aside.

How to proceed

Just before serving, toast the whole wheat bread slices in a pop up toaster and cut each slice into 2 diagonally.
Garnish the spinach dip with paneer and serve immediately with the bread triangles.