Palak paneer koftas in makhani gravy video by Tarla Dalal

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palak paneer koftas in makhani gravy video. healthy spinach paneer kofta in makhani gravy is a delightful and nutritious Indian dish that combines the goodness of spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with the rich, creamy flavors of makhani (butter) gravy. This palak paneer kofta curry is an excellent way to incorporate more greens and protein into your diet while enjoying the rich and comforting flavors of traditional Indian cuisine.

Recipe Description for Paneer Palak Koftas in Makhani Gravy

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 21 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Paneer Palak Koftas
3/4 cup blanched and finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tsp ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tsp oil for cooking

For The Makhani Gravy
2 tsp oil
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 cup tomato pulp
1 tbsp cashew nut (kaju) paste
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste

Method

For the paneer palak koftas

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Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into even sized round balls.
Heat a appam pan and grease it using 1 tsp oil, place the koftas.
Cook them on a medium flame till light golden brown from all the sides using 1 tsp oil.

For the makhani gravy

Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few seconds.
Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander cumin seeds powder, kashmiri red chilli powder and tomato pulp.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring it occasionally.
Add cashew paste, kasuri methi, salt to taste and 1 cup hot water.
Mix well and further cook for 2 minutes.

How to proceed

Just before serving, add the paneer palak koftas to the hot makhani gravy, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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RECIPE SOURCE : Cooking with 1 Teaspoon of Oil