SAAM SAVERA...SPINACH PANEER BALLS IN TOMATO GRAVY

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SAAM SAVERA...SPINACH PANEER BALLS IN TOMATO GRAVY

Enjoy rich authentic India paneer recipe! These paneer dishes are so simple and yet utterly flavoursome!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • FOR KOFTA: Spinach 1 bunch


  • Paneer grated 65 gram


  • Salt 1 tsp


  • Green cardamom powder 1 pinch


  • Oil 2 tbsp


  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp


  • Garlic finely chopped 1 tsp


  • Green chili finely chopped 1 tsp


  • Gram flour (besan) 4 tbsp


  • Corn flour 1/4 cup


  • Oil 3 cups for deep frying the koftas


  • FOR THE GRAVY: Tomato blunched and pureed 4


  • Green cardamom 2


  • Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp


  • Onion paste 2 onions


  • Salt 1/2 tsp


  • Sugar 1/2 tsp


  • Kasmiri red chili powder 1/4 tsp


  • Turmeric 1/4 tsp


  • Garam masala powder 1 tsp


  • Chaat masala powder 1/2 tsp


  • Cashew paste 1/4 cup


  • Cream 3 tbsp


  • Kasoori methi 2 tsp crushec


  • Oil butter 2 tbsp

Directions

  • Cut spinach leaves and blanch them in water for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain and wash under cold water.
  • Squeeze excess water...cool and chop.
  • In another bowl mash paneer with salt and green cardamom powder.
  • Divide into equal portions and roll into balls.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan.
  • Add cumin seed, garlic, green chili.
  • Add gram flour and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach and salt.
  • Saute until the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan.
  • Set aside to cool and divide into equal portions.
  • Take each spinach portion...flatten it on your palm and place a paneer ball in the center.
  • Gather the edges and shape into a ball.
  • Spread cornstarch and roll the balls in it.
  • Deep fry 2-3 minutes. Soak on absorbent paper.
  • NOW TO MAKE GRAVY:
  • Blanch the tomatoes and make a smoorh puree.
  • Heat oil in a pan...add whole cardamoms.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and saute.
  • Add onion paste and saute until the raw smell gone.
  • Now add tomato puree and dry masala powders.
  • Saute until oil separates from gravy.
  • Add cashew paste, salt, sugar. Stir continuously.
  • Add crushed kasoori methi leaves and cream.
  • Cut the koftas into 2 halves.
  • Spread the gravy in a serving plate and add some ghee.
  • Place the koftas on it.
  • Serve with tandoori roti, butter naan etc.
  • Enjoy endlessly.