PALAK PANEER KOFTA RECIPE

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A Tasty Twist on the Classic Dish(Palak Paneer Kofta)

How would it be if you make traditional Indian dishes with a twist? You are going to like such a dishes a lot. So today we are going to make palak paneer kofta, which is going to be a perfect dish. We are making this dish from two popular things, one is spinach and the other is paneer; it is made from the combination of  both. It has soft and tasty koftas, which are immersed in the spinach gravy. This dish is very healthy and is also very indulgent.

PALAK PANEER KOFTA

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Palak paneer kofta is a dish loved by everyone in the family, which can be served during lunch or dinner. This dish is also made on occasions and family functions. Palak paneer kofta is a unique version of palak paneer. In this recipe, crispy, golden-fried paneer koftas are added to spinach gravy. The texture of this dish is very creamy and smooth. This dish is also eaten with maize and besan chappati. You can also serve it with naan and rice.

Why make Palak Paneer Kofta?

Palak paneer kofta is a perfect fusion of flavours and textures. The texture of paneer in this dish is soft and has a natural earthy taste. The gravy of palak is very creamy and rich which gives a new version to this dish. This dish is healthy and very light, you will not feel heavy after eating it. You can also customize this recipe according to your own way. If you like spicy or creamy gravy, it can be made both ways. Let us make palak paneer kofta at home.

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Ingredients for Palak Paneer Kofta:

To Make Kofta:

  • Cottage Cheese (Paneer):200 grams, crumbled
  • Spinach (Palak):2 cups, pureed
  • Boiled Potatoes (Aloo):1 mashed
  • Green Chilli (Hari Mirch):1-2, finely chopped
  • Ginger(Adrak): 1 tsp, grated
  • Cumin (Jeera Powder): 1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder (Dhaniya): 1 tsp
  • Spices (Garam Masala): ½ tsp
  • Salt(Namak): to taste
  • Corn flour: 2 tsp
  • Rice Flour: 1 tsp (optional, for extra crispiness)
  • Cashew Nuts (Kaju):8-10, crushed
  • Oil(Tel): (mustard or vegetable oil)

To Make Gravy:

  • Spinach (Palak): 1 cup, blanched
  • Onion (Pyaaz): 1 chopped
  • Tomato (Tamatar): 1 pureed
  • Ginger Garlic Paste (Adrak-Lasun Paste): 1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds (Jeera): ½ tsp
  • Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder): 1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder (Laal Mirch Powder): 1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder (Haldi Powder): ½ tsp
  • Garam Masala: ½ tsp
  • Salt (Namak): according to the taste
  • Fresh Cream: 2 tsp (optional, rich and creamy texture)
  • Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi): 1 tsp (optional)
  • Oil (Tel): 2-3 tsp

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Method to make Palak Paneer Kofta:

Step 1: To Make Kofta Mixture

1.Blanch Spinach: First of all wash the spinach properly and boil water in a large bowl, blanch the spinach in boiled water for 2-3 minutes. Keep it aside to cool down a bit, then put it in a blender jug ​​and blend it, make a smooth puree.

2. Mash the Potatoes: Then boil the potatoes in a bowl. Mash it after it cools down a bit, mash it well so that no lumps remain.

3. Make Kofta Mixture: In a large bowl, add mashed aloo, pureed spinach, crumbled paneer, chopped green chillies, cumin powder, coriander powder, grated ginger, garam masala, crushed cashews and salt and mix everything well.

4. Bind the mixture: Now we have to bind the kofta. For this take rice flour and corn flour, add potato mixture to gently. The mixture should be a little firm so that it can be shaped like a kofta. If the mixture is too sticky then you can add more cornflour to it.

 5. Shape the Koftas: Now take some oil in your hands and take a small portion of the mixture and give it a round shape so that it can be cooked easily.

Step 2: Frying the Koftas

1. Now it is the turn to fry the koftas. Take oil in a pan and heat it well. Do not heat the oil too much, keep it on medium heat. Now carefully put the koftas in the oil. Fry the koftas well for 4-5 minutes and wait for them to become golden brown and crispy.

2. When the koftas are fried well, remove them from the tissue paper so that the tissue paper absorbs the oil. Now these koftas are ready.

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Step 3: To Make Gravy

1.Take a pan for making gravy, put 3-4 tsp oil in it, add cumin seeds in the oil and splutter it once. After that add chopped onion in it, and cook till golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste in it and cook for 30 seconds till the smell of garlic goes away.

2.Now add tomato puree in it. Fry it well till the oil separates from the masala. Now we will add spices in it. red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and coriander powder. Cook this masala well for 2-3 minutes, so that the masala gets mixed well.

3. After this we will add spinach puree to it and cook it for 5-7 minutes. Then to make the gravy creamy, add cream to it and simmer it for 2-3 minutes. Set its texture as per your choice. Lastly add salt according to your taste. You can also add fenugreek to it for extra flavor.

Step 4: Assemble the dish

1.Now our Palak paneer kofta is ready. How to serve it. Whenever you want to serve Palak paneer kofta, add the fried kofta to the gravy and let it cook for 2-3 minutes so that the kofta gets soaked in the gravy and becomes a little soft and juicy.

2.Now serve this hot Palak paneer kofta with roti, naan and rice. It tastes very good with naan too.

Tips for Palak Paneer Kofta:

• Texture of Koftas: Do not fry the koftas too much, otherwise they will become hard and a bitter taste will be felt. Fry the koftas lightly, so that they remain soft and tender. This will give a better taste.

• Thick/thin: If you want to make the gravy thicker, you can add a little more cream to it or you can cook it a little more to reduce the gravy. If you want to make the gravy thinner, you can add water to it and cook it. In this way you can adjust the consistency of the gravy.

• Adjust the spice level: You can adjust the amount of salt, green chillies, red chilli powder as per your taste. Spinach is naturally salty. It is better to add less salt. It may taste more salty after cook.

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Conclusion:

Palak Paneer Kofta is a very light, tasty and healthy dish that gives a new version to the traditional Palak Paneer. This spinach gravy and crispy koftas give the crispy koftas a unique and delicious flavor. This combination makes a perfect dish. This dish is full of nutrition and protein. Even the children like it a lot. Your family will also like this dish and everyone will appreciate you. Try making this at home and enjoy it with your loved ones.

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