Baked Spaghetti with Paneer Balls in Spinach Sauce

by Tarla Dalal

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Yummy paneer balls baked with a creamy spinach sauce, this dish has an exquisite and sumptuous nature that lures every food lover.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Baking Time: 20 to 25 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time: 55 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Spaghetti
1 1/2 cups cooked spaghetti
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste

For The Paneer Balls
3/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese)
1 bread slice
1 1/2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi)
1/2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
a pinch of baking soda
salt to taste

To Be Blended For The Spinach Sauce
1 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup fresh cream
1 cup white sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste

Other Ingredients
butter for greasing
1/4 cup grated mozzrella cheese
oil for deep-frying

Method

For the spaghetti

Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the green chillies, spaghetti and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

For the paneer balls

Soak the bread slice in curds for 10 minutes.
Crumble the paneer and knead very well.
Add the soaked bread slice, coriander, green chillies, plain flour, soda bi-carb and salt and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a round ball.
Heat the oil in a deep kadhai and deep-fry, a few balls at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.

How to proceed

Combine the spaghetti with the spinach sauce and mix well.
Spread the mixture on a greased baking dish and arrange the cheese balls on top.
Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	222 cal
Protein	6.1 g
Carbohydrates	22.1 g
Fiber	1.1 g
Fat	12.1 g
Cholesterol	2.9 mg
Vitamin A	2660.3 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2	0.2 mg
Vitamin B3	1.7 mg
Vitamin C	13.7 mg
Folic Acid	56.9 mcg
Calcium	93 mg
Iron	1.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	140.5 mg
Potassium	160.5 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg