Spinach and Corn Quiche
The pastry base is filled with a cheesy white sauce mixed with blanched spinach and American corn to give an attractive colour and flavour to the dish. Try it once and it is sure to become a hot favourite!
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Ingredients
1
recipe Shortcrust Pastry
1/4
cup
grated mozzrella cheese
For the spinach and corn mixture
2
cups
shredded spinach
palak
3/4
cup
boiled sweet corn kernels
makai ka dana
1
tbsp
butter
For the cheesy white sauce
2
tbsp
chopped onions
1/2
tsp
chopped Green chillies
1
tbsp
plain flour
maida
1
cup
Milk
1/2
cup
grated processed cheese
2
tbsp
butter
salt and black pepper powder to taste
kalimirch
Instructions
For the spinach and corn mixture
Heat the butter in a pan, add the spinach and sauté till it wilts.
Add the corn and sauté for 1 minute. Keep aside.
For the cheesy white sauce
Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and green chillies sauté till they turn translucent.
Add the flour and cook on a slow flame, while stirring throughout, until froth appears.
Add the milk gradually and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
Add cheese, salt and pepper and mix well.
How to proceed
Combine the spinach and corn mixture with the white sauce in a bowl.
Spread the mixture over the short crust pastry.
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 7 to 10 minutes or till the cheese melts. Cut into 4 wedges and serve hot.