Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry Recipe

Step 1: Method for KoftasHeat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan; sauté the spinach on high heat until it gets soft enough and until all the moisture evaporates

Step 2: Turn off heat at this point

Step 3: Allow the spinach to cool completely

Step 4: Once the spinach cools, add the gram flour and salt to taste and combine well

Step 5: Divide the spinach into 8 equal portions

Step 6: Mix paneer, cumin powder and salt; divide into 8 balls and keep aside

Step 7: Take a portion of the spinach, flatten it on your palm and stuff the paneer balls in it

Step 8: Shape it into a ball (kofta)

Step 9: While doing this, you might feel that the spinach mixture is not that pliable that it easily folds onto the paneer and makes a ball

Step 10: That's the right feeling

Step 11: It's not very easy to handle them

Step 12: If you feel the spinach does not cover the paneer properly, just patch the paneer all around with the spinach mixture

Step 13: It works!Roll each ball in over the breadcrumbs so they get coated evenly

Step 14: You can now cook the kofta's in the Oven or in the Kuzhipaniyaram PanIf you plan to use the Oven to bake the kofta's; then place the kofta balls on a greased baking sheet

Step 15: Brush the kofta balls with some oil and bake in a preheated oven (200 C) until the koftas turn golden brown in colour

Step 16: Remove the kofta's from the oven once baked and keep them aside

Step 17: If you plan to use the Kuzhipaniyaram Pan; then place the kofta balls in the pan's cavities; drizzle the kofta's with a little oil and pan fry them until golden brown on both sides

Step 18: You will have to flip the kofta balls so they fry on all sides evenly

Step 19: The next step is to make the Spinach Kofta CurryHeat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the grated ginger and sauté for a few seconds

Step 20: Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, cardamom powder, garam masala powder, salt and chilli powder to taste

Step 21: Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for a couple of minutes till the tomatoes get cooked through

Step 22: Finally add the cream, honey and the Kasuri methi and stir it into the kofta curry

Step 23: Add in the pan fried palak paneer koftas, cover the pan and simmer until the curry and flavours get absorbed into the koftas

Step 24: Adjust the consistency of the palak paneer koftas by adding water if required

Step 25: Do make sure to check the salt and spice levels and adjust according to your taste

Step 26: Serve this delicious Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry along with Whole Wheat Naan Recipe or  Jeera rice of your choice for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner or even for parties