Shaam Savera kofta (no onion garlic)-visually spectacular and satvik dish for any festive occasion. It contains vibrant spinach-paneer kofta in the creamy tomato base, all without onions or garlic.
Divine fusion of flavors and colors - green spinach, white paneer and rich red tomato gravy. This dish is not only a fast-friendly, but also perfect for any festive table.Perfect for Navratri celebrations.Components:
For Koftas:
- 2 cups spinach leaves (blanched and finely chopped)
- 1 cup of paneer
- 2 tablespoons boiled mashed potatoes
- 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2 tablespoons Vrat ka Atta (for binding)
- Salt to taste
- Ghee or oil for shallow frying
For Tomato Gravy:
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 green chilies
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Sendha Namak (Rock Salt)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cream or coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon ghee
Instructions:
First Step :
Prepare Koftas
- Take a bowl, mix chopped spinach, green chili, ginger paste, salt and flour. This creates an outer layer.
- In the second bowl, add the paneer and mashed potatoes with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Take a small piece of spinach mixture, flatten it and place one teaspoon paneer mixture inside. Seal and shape in round Koftas.
- Fry the shallow Koftas in the ghee until golden and crisp. Set one side.
Second Step :
Make Gravy
- Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin and let them burst.
- Add ginger and green chillies, stirring shortly.
- Pour in the tomato puree and cook until it is thickened and cooked.
- Add the salt, pepper, sugar and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Third Step:
Assemble
- The serving dish, pour the hot gravy into it .
- Put the kofta on the top .
- Garnish with cream and fresh coriander leaves.