Spinach corn dumpling soup

To make the dumpling

Yellow corn flour( makki ka atta) 1 cup

Butter 2 tbsp

Baking pdr ½ tsp

Oregano 1 tsp

Spinach ½ cup finely chopped

Salt to taste

Oil 1 tsp

Mix all the ingredients to make a stiff dough. Then take small portions, flatten it ( not too thin) in your palm, make a slight depression on the top with your finger & keep aside.

For the soup

Oil 1 tsp

Onion 1 small finely chopped

Garlic 1 tsp

Tomato 1 finely chopped

Red chili pdr ½ tsp

Salt & pepper pdr to taste

Oregano 1 tsp

Cumin pdr ¼ tsp

Sweet corn( tender) ¼ cup

Spinach leaves finely chopped  ¼ cup

Water 2 glasses

In a heavy pan, add oil, garlic, then sauté onion till transparent, add tomatoes, sauté for a minute.

Add water, dry spices, corn & the spinach dumplings.

Let this cook for 5-7 minutes, as once the dumplings get cooked, it will come to the surface.

In case it gets too thick, add some more water.

Now add the spinach leaves, let it come to a boil.

Serve hot , garnish with chopped tomato slice on top.

 This is a very healthy & meal in one soup, as it has the necessary nutrients- Vitamins, carbs, proteins in it. Spinach as you know is a good source of fiber, Vitamin A, iron. Enjoy the hot soup on a cold winter evening.

Best wishes to all for a wonderful 2012, be happy & healthy. Take care.