Low Calorie Creamy White Sauce

This recipe is one of my family's quick and easy recipes. It can even be added to the make-ahead recipe list and used for multiple dishes, such as a pasta sauce, sauce for grilling or baking, and so much more.

This is the base recipe that was passed down to me from my mom, who learned it from my grandma. My grandfather was a decorated army officer and traveled a lot, which allowed my grandmother to learn from British cooks and chefs. Her recipe collection is unmatched, featuring Continental, British, Indian, Chinese, and Burmese dishes.

Time: Super Quick Level: Super Easy

INGREDIENTS:

You can also find a video of how to make this on my Instagram.

• 1 liters of milk
• 1 tablespoons of atta
• 1 cup of diced mixed vegetables
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic
• 1 small green chili (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Herbs as required
• Salt to taste

NUTRITION INFORMATION (for 1 cup of the recipe): Calories: 180 Carbohydrates: 25g Protein: 10g Fat: 5g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 12g Sodium: 500mg

MAKE THE SAUCE:

1. In a bowl, add the atta and a little milk, and mix to get a smooth paste.
2. Add the paste to a pan. Add the remaining milk slowly, mixing to ensure there are no lumps.
3. Add salt, pepper, and herbs, and cook on low flame, stirring continuously until it starts to thicken slightly.

THE VEGETABLES:

1. Cut the vegetables in similar shapes and sizes to allow even cooking and keep aside.
2. Add a little oil to a hot pan.
3. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the vegetables and let them cook for 5 minutes.
5. Once cooked, add this to the white sauce and stir well.

METHOD NON-VEGETARIAN:

1. Put a little oil in a pan and stir-fry the chicken cubes until cooked.
2. At step 4, add the cooked chicken.
3. Once cooked, add in the white sauce and mix well.

TIPS:

• Add a large variety of vegetables for flavor.
• The atta milk mixture will keep thickening. You can use maida too
• Vegetables I used: carrot, beans, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, colored capsicum.
• Pasta: cook as per instructions and add it in before adding the sauce.
• Add to an oven safe pan. grate some potato or cheese on top and grill at 180 till the cheese is browned. if you are doing this ensure the cause is slightly liquid as it will continue to cook in the oven.