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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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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.
This palak paneer kofta curry offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried koftas by cooking them in minimal oil, making it both delicious and nutritious. Here is a low-cal version of this popular North Indian dish specially formulated to please food lovers without adding to their waistline.
This vibrant dish combines melt-in-your-mouth palak paneer dumplings (kofta) with a creamy, flavorful makhani gravy – all with a healthy twist!
healthy spinach paneer kofta in makhani gravy pairs perfectly with Indian breads like naan or roti, as well as rice dishes such as jeera rice or plain basmati rice. It makes for a hearty and satisfying meal that is both nutritious and indulgent.
pro tips to make palak paneer koftas in makhani gravy recipe: 1. Use a good quality butter or ghee for the best flavor. 2. If you wish you may also deep fry the koftas. 3. Just before serving add the koftas to the gravy, if overcooked the koftas will melt and become soggy.
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Paneer Palak Koftas in Makhani Gravy recipe - How to make Paneer Palak Koftas in Makhani Gravy
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
21 Mins
Total Time
41 Mins
Makes
4 servings
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
25 mm stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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
- To make palak paneer koftas in makhani gravy recipe, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- 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.
- Serve palak paneer koftas in makhani gravy hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 195 cal |
| Protein | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 149 mg |
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Vinita_Raj
March 13, 2025, midnight
Steamed Koftas in a rich tomato based low cal gravy. Innovative healthy recipe.
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Healthy non-fried koftas in a nourishing gravy without the use of any butter or cream. Just 1 teaspoon of oil used to get health and taste in a bowl together.
Sangeeta
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is a very tasty and healthy combination of palak and tomato gravy. Must try.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sangeeta, let us know how the Paneer Palak Koftas in Makhani Gravy recipe came out.
sakshi
March 13, 2025, midnight
what can be use instead of rice flour
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
2 tbsp of besan (Bengal gram flour) can be used.
saloni.vj
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tasty and healthy.
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