INGREDIENTS
Mushroom Palak Kofta
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Water - 1 litre
Spinach - 175 grams
Butter - 1 1/2 tablespoons
Mushrooms - 45 grams
Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Boiled potatoes - 145 grams
Grated paneer - 50 grams
Khoa - 1 tablespoon
Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Saffron - 1/4 teaspoon
All purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
Coriander - 2 teaspoons
Oil - for frying
Ghee - 2 tablespoons
Ginger garlic paste - 1 1/2 teaspoons
Onions - 140 grams
Tomato - 190 grams
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
Water - 220 milliliters
Khoa - 50 grams
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Onions rings - for garnishing
Fresh cream - for garnishing
Coriander - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. Heat 1 litre water in a pot, add 175 grams spinach and Bring it to a boil.
2. Blanch the spinach for 2 - 3 minutes.
3. Drain and transfer it to a blender and blend well.
4. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a pan, add 45 grams mushrooms and stir well.
5. Then, add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder and roast till it turns golden brown in color.
6. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
7. In a mixing bowl, add 145 grams boiled potatoes, 50 grams grated paneer, 1 tablespoon khoa, blended spinach, roasted mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1/4 teaspoon saffron, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons coriander and mix all the ingredients well.
8. Take some mixture in your hand and make lemon sized balls.
9. Heat sufficient oil in a pot and deep fry these until dark brown and crispy.
10. Drain it on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
11. Heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a pan, add 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
12. Add 140 grams onions and fry till translucent.
13. Then, add 190 grams tomato and saute till it turns soft and pulpy.
14. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric and stir well.
15. Transfer this into a blender and blend it into a smooth puree.
16. Again transfer this into a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili and stir well.
17. Now, add 220 milliliters water and stir again.
18. Bring it to a boil.
19. Add 50 grams khoa, 1 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well.
20. Now, add the prepared koftas in it and mix it well.
21. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes.
22. Garnish with onion rings, fresh cream and coriander.
23. Serve hot with naan, roti or rice.