Palak Kofta Recipe
Palak Kofta is a luscious and flavorful Indian dish where spinach dumplings are cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy. It combines the goodness of spinach with the richness of cottage cheese in a delightful sauce, ideal for a hearty family dinner.
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How to Make Palak Kofta
- 1
Blanch spinach leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and refresh in cold water.
- 2
Grind the blanched spinach into a smooth puree.
- 3
Mix cottage cheese, half of the gram flour, finely ground spinach, green chili, ginger, and salt to prepare the kofta mixture.
- 4
Shape the mixture into small balls and coat with remaining gram flour.
- 5
Deep fry the koftas until golden brown. Set aside on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 6
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 7
Add pureed tomatoes and cook until oil starts leaving the sides of the pan.
- 8
Stir in cream, ground cashews, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until gravy thickens.
- 9
Add the koftas to the gravy and simmer for 3 more minutes.
- 10
Garnish with cream and chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Palak Kofta Ingredients List
- spinach leaves (200 grams)
- cottage cheese (100 grams)
- gram flour (50 grams)
- green chili (1)
- ginger (1 inch)
- salt (as per taste)
- oil (for deep frying)
- cumin seeds (1 teaspoon)
- tomatoes (200 grams, pureed)
- cream (100 ml)
- cashews (50 grams, ground)
- chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- garam masala (1 teaspoon)
- coriander leaves (a few sprigs)
