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Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry Recipe
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Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry Recipe

A high protein North Indian Recipes recipe with paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled, spinach leaves (palak) - chopped, gram flour (besan). Ready in 1h 40m, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
760kcal
Estimated Cost
₹400-550
Carbs82g
Protein40g
Fats30g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

26 steps
  1. 1

    Method for KoftasHeat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan; sauté the spinach on high heat until it gets soft enough and until all the moisture evaporates

    spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)
  2. 2

    Turn off heat at this point

  3. 3

    Allow the spinach to cool completely

    spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)
  4. 4

    Once the spinach cools, add the gram flour and salt to taste and combine well

    spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)gram flour (besan)(1/4 cup)salt - to tastesalt - to tastered chilli powder - to taste
  5. 5

    Divide the spinach into 8 equal portions

    spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)
  6. 6

    Mix paneer, cumin powder and salt; divide into 8 balls and keep aside

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastecardamom powder (elaichi)(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder - of homemade garam masala(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastered chilli powder - to taste
  7. 7

    Take a portion of the spinach, flatten it on your palm and stuff the paneer balls in it

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)
  8. 8

    Shape it into a ball (kofta)

  9. 9

    While doing this, you might feel that the spinach mixture is not that pliable that it easily folds onto the paneer and makes a ball

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)
  10. 10

    That's the right feeling

  11. 11

    It's not very easy to handle them

  12. 12

    If you feel the spinach does not cover the paneer properly, just patch the paneer all around with the spinach mixture

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)
  13. 13

    It works!Roll each ball in over the breadcrumbs so they get coated evenly

    whole wheat bread crumbs(1/2 cup)
  14. 14

    You can now cook the kofta's in the Oven or in the Kuzhipaniyaram PanIf you plan to use the Oven to bake the kofta's; then place the kofta balls on a greased baking sheet

  15. 15

    Brush the kofta balls with some oil and bake in a preheated oven (200 C) until the koftas turn golden brown in colour

  16. 16

    Remove the kofta's from the oven once baked and keep them aside

  17. 17

    If you plan to use the Kuzhipaniyaram Pan; then place the kofta balls in the pan's cavities; drizzle the kofta's with a little oil and pan fry them until golden brown on both sides

  18. 18

    You will have to flip the kofta balls so they fry on all sides evenly

  19. 19

    The next step is to make the Spinach Kofta CurryHeat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the grated ginger and sauté for a few seconds

    spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)-4 cloves garlic - grated(3)inch ginger - grated(1)
  20. 20

    Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, cardamom powder, garam masala powder, salt and chilli powder to taste

    cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastecardamom powder (elaichi)(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder - of homemade garam masala(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastered chilli powder - to taste
  21. 21

    Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for a couple of minutes till the tomatoes get cooked through

  22. 22

    Finally add the cream, honey and the Kasuri methi and stir it into the kofta curry

    honey(1 tablespoon)fresh cream(1/2 cup)kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) - for flavour and garnish
  23. 23

    Add in the pan fried palak paneer koftas, cover the pan and simmer until the curry and flavours get absorbed into the koftas

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) - for flavour and garnish
  24. 24

    Adjust the consistency of the palak paneer koftas by adding water if required

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)
  25. 25

    Do make sure to check the salt and spice levels and adjust according to your taste

    salt - to tastesalt - to tastered chilli powder - to taste
  26. 26

    Serve this delicious Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry along with Whole Wheat Naan Recipe or Jeera rice of your choice for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner or even for parties

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(5 cups)whole wheat bread crumbs(1/2 cup)

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