Palak kofta

Palak kofta

Spinach dumplings served in a flavorful gravy

Ingredients (4 servings)
1
Ingredient: For Koftas:
Quantity:
2
Ingredient: Spinach
Quantity: 2 cups )
Preparation: chopped
3
Ingredient: Potatoes
Quantity: 2 )
Preparation: boiled and mashed
4
Ingredient: Gram flour (besan)
Quantity: 1/4 cup
5
Ingredient: Ginger-garlic paste
Quantity: 1 tsp
6
Ingredient: Red chili powder
Quantity: 1/2 tsp
7
Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste
8
Ingredient: Oil
Quantity: for frying
9
Ingredient: For Gravy:
Quantity:
10
Ingredient: Onions
Quantity: 2 )
Preparation: finely chopped
11
Ingredient: Tomatoes
Quantity: 3 )
Preparation: pureed
12
Ingredient: Cashews
Quantity: 10 )
Preparation: soaked in water
13
Ingredient: Ginger-garlic paste
Quantity: 1 tsp
14
Ingredient: Turmeric powder
Quantity: 1/2 tsp
15
Ingredient: Coriander powder
Quantity: 1 tsp
16
Ingredient: Cumin powder
Quantity: 1/2 tsp
17
Ingredient: Red chili powder
Quantity: 1 tsp
18
Ingredient: Garam masala
Quantity: 1/2 tsp
19
Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste
20
Ingredient: Oil
Quantity: 2 tbsp
21
Ingredient: Water
Quantity: 1 cup
22
Ingredient: Fresh cream
Quantity: 2 tbsp
23
Ingredient: Fresh coriander leaves
Quantity: for garnishing
Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 107
Protein: 3.5g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Preparation

1
To make the koftas, steam or blanch the chopped spinach until wilted. Squeeze out excess water and set aside.


2
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped spinach, gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency.


3
Shape the mixture into small balls or dumplings. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the koftas until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.


4
To prepare the gravy, heat oil in a separate pan. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.


5
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.


6
Add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.


7
In a blender, grind the soaked cashews with a little water to form a smooth paste. Add this paste to the pan and mix well.


8
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes.


9
Add water and let the gravy simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.


10
Add fresh cream and mix well. Cook for another minute.


11
Finally, add the fried koftas to the gravy and simmer for a few more minutes until the koftas soak up some of the flavors.


12
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.