Spinach Ricotta Balls in Garlic Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe
A vegetarian Continental recipe with ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer, cheese, spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped. Ready in 45 min, serves 6.
Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷
Instructions
15 steps- 1
To begin making the Ricotta Spinach Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe we will first make the Tomato Basil SauceTo make the Tomato Basil SauceHeat a skillet with oil on medium-high flame, once the oil is hot add the garlic, and saute until it turns into a light brown colour
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)cloves garlic - finely chopped(8)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 2
To this add the roughly torn basil leaves, and turn off the flame
spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2) - 3
Now add the tomato puree, mixed herbs, salt, sugar, black pepper powder and red chilli powder
mixed herbs (dried)(2 teaspoon)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastehomemade tomato puree(2 cups)mixed herbs (dried)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastesugar(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon) - 4
Give it a good mix and allow the tomato basil pasta sauce to come to a brisk boil
sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 5
Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, simmer the tomato basil pasta sauce for 8 to 10 minutes until the flavors comes through
sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 6
Once done, transfer to a cast iron skillet and set aside
- 7
To make the Spinach Ricotta BallsIn a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, processed cheese, spinach leaves, onion, mixed herbs, red chilli flakes, black pepper powder, cumin powder, salt and cornflour
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)cheese(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)onion - finely chopped(1)mixed herbs (dried)(2 teaspoon)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastetablespoons corn flour(3)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)mixed herbs (dried)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tasteblack pepper powder(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon) - 8
Mix well until well combined
- 9
Make sure the addition of cornflour absorbs the moisture present in the mixture
tablespoons corn flour(3) - 10
If needed add some more cornflour, depending on your spinach ricotta ball mixture
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)tablespoons corn flour(3) - 11
Grease both your palms with oil, take a tablespoon full of the ricotta spinach ball mixture and roll into a ball
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup) - 12
Set aside
- 13
Heat a paniyaram pan on medium-high heat, with a few drops of oil in each of the cavities, drop these ricotta spinach balls and lightly cook them on all sides until it turns into brown in colour
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup) - 14
Remove from the heat and directly place them in the skillet on the bed of the tomato basil sauce and serve
sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 15
Serve Spinach Ricotta Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce along with Herbed Butter Rice Recipe With Rosemary & Thyme and Steamed Vegetables With Chilli Lime Butter Recipe followed by a dessert of Spiced Apple Crumble Recipe with Greek Yogurt
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)
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Spinach Ricotta Balls in Garlic Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe
A vegetarian Continental recipe with ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer, cheese, spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped. Ready in 45 min, serves 6.
Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷
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15 steps- 1
To begin making the Ricotta Spinach Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe we will first make the Tomato Basil SauceTo make the Tomato Basil SauceHeat a skillet with oil on medium-high flame, once the oil is hot add the garlic, and saute until it turns into a light brown colour
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)cloves garlic - finely chopped(8)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 2
To this add the roughly torn basil leaves, and turn off the flame
spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2) - 3
Now add the tomato puree, mixed herbs, salt, sugar, black pepper powder and red chilli powder
mixed herbs (dried)(2 teaspoon)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastehomemade tomato puree(2 cups)mixed herbs (dried)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastesugar(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon) - 4
Give it a good mix and allow the tomato basil pasta sauce to come to a brisk boil
sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 5
Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, simmer the tomato basil pasta sauce for 8 to 10 minutes until the flavors comes through
sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 6
Once done, transfer to a cast iron skillet and set aside
- 7
To make the Spinach Ricotta BallsIn a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, processed cheese, spinach leaves, onion, mixed herbs, red chilli flakes, black pepper powder, cumin powder, salt and cornflour
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)cheese(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)onion - finely chopped(1)mixed herbs (dried)(2 teaspoon)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastetablespoons corn flour(3)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)mixed herbs (dried)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tasteblack pepper powder(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon) - 8
Mix well until well combined
- 9
Make sure the addition of cornflour absorbs the moisture present in the mixture
tablespoons corn flour(3) - 10
If needed add some more cornflour, depending on your spinach ricotta ball mixture
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)tablespoons corn flour(3) - 11
Grease both your palms with oil, take a tablespoon full of the ricotta spinach ball mixture and roll into a ball
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup) - 12
Set aside
- 13
Heat a paniyaram pan on medium-high heat, with a few drops of oil in each of the cavities, drop these ricotta spinach balls and lightly cook them on all sides until it turns into brown in colour
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup) - 14
Remove from the heat and directly place them in the skillet on the bed of the tomato basil sauce and serve
sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups) - 15
Serve Spinach Ricotta Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce along with Herbed Butter Rice Recipe With Rosemary & Thyme and Steamed Vegetables With Chilli Lime Butter Recipe followed by a dessert of Spiced Apple Crumble Recipe with Greek Yogurt
ricotta cheese - or homemade paneer(1/2 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - finely chopped(1/2 cup)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)sprig basil leaves - roughy torn(2)homemade tomato puree(2 cups)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)
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