P..(Spinach) Hariyali Koftas

Hariyali Koftas

Ingredients: Spinach (2-3 cups for the gravy), cumin seeds, oil, turmeric, salt, red pepper, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, onions(finely chopped or grated), tomato puree(3 tbsp), whipped cream,(3 tbsp), chopped coriander

For the koftas - potatoes-4-5, boiled and mashed, grated paneer(cottage cheese)-2 tsp, grated cheese(2 tbsp), salt, garam masala powder, lemon juice(2 tsp), half-cup assorted dry fruits-cashews,almonds and raisins, chopped finely, all-purpose flour

Method: mash the potatoes for the koftas and add all the spices and lemon juice in it. Mix the grated paneer and cheese together. Now make a small ball with some of the potato mixture. Flatten it a bit to make a small hole in the centre and fill it with the paneer/cheese mix, and put some dry fruit mix in it too. Then roll the ball again so as to make a smooth even oblong-shaped kofta ball. Make as many koftas as you need and store them in the referigerator for some time. Now fill the saucepan with some oil and fry the koftas 2 at a time, after rolling them in the all-purpose flour so that they stay firm and do not disintegrate in the oil.

For the gravy, take some oil, add cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste and onions and saute for a minute. Then add the dry spices-garam masala, red chilli powder, and turmeric and let them mix with the onions. Now add the tomato puree, salt and let it cook for some time. Boil the spinach and blend it, then add it to the pan. Lower the heat and let it cook with the spices for 5-7 mins. Slowly add the whipped cream and keep stirring continuously till the mixture becomes thick and creamy. Now cook this covered for another 5-10 mins.

When you are ready to serve, arrange the koftas in a serving dish, then pour thegravy on the top, and garnish with shredded cheese or paneer and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapati, bread or jeera rice!!!