When you want to cook something special koftas always come in mind. There are so many different kinds of koftas and cooking recipes all over India and Pakistan.Here’s a very tasty Palak kofta curry recipe that goes great at lunch or dinner time. Children love palak kofta as kofta is their favorite dish and according to health palak is good so we can cont it as healthy dish. Those who don’t have to eat much oily or frying thing they can have baked kofta instead of fried one. Check it out the Palak Kofta Curry Recipe here!!
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[one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]
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For Koftas:
- 2 tbsp grated paneer
- 1 cup palak leaves , washed & chopped
- 1 cup of mashed boiled potatoes
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger piece, minced
- salt to taste
- 2 slices of bread
For the Gravy:
- 1 big bunch of spinach , washed-blanched and pureed
- 2 big onions, blanch the onions and make a paste
- 2 medium tomatoes ,blanch the tomatoes and make a paste
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp cashewnut paste
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp shah zeera
- Cream for garnish(optional)
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Directions:
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Step 1
To Make Kofta: In a bowl add all kofta ingredient. Mix well until combine.
Step 2
Make small lemon sized balls, roll them in corn flour/bread crumbs and deep fry in oil.
Step 3
To Make Gravy: Heat ghee in a cooking vessel and add the shah zeera and let them pop.
Step 4
Add the onion paste and fry for 4-5 minutes on medium heat ensuring that it doesn’t burn.
Step 5
Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for another 2-3 minutes. Add red chilli powder and combine.
Step 6
Add the tomato puree and let it cook over slow fire till the ghee separates.
Step 7
Add the palak paste and the cashew nut paste and combine. Add a cup of water and salt. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat.
Stir once in a while.
Step 8
Lastly add the garam masala and mix well. Turn off heat.
Step 9
Just before serving, spread the koftas on a serving plate and pour the creamy gravy over the koftas and garnish with cream . Palak Kofta Curry is ready to serve.
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- Serve with boiled rice.
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