A delicious Spinach/Palak Kofta Curry. Spinach and chickpea flour kofta balls are simmered in a spicy and tasty curry. Finger-licking and delectable, this vegetarian kofta curry goes well with any grain or bread.
I love spinach and try to use it differently in the kitchen. Hence, I don't miss any chances to throw some in a dish I am cooking or try to create a few to use them.
Spinach adds a beautiful taste, texture, and color to all the dishes. For vegetarians like us, it's important to eat iron-rich foods; spinach has that quality.
Indian food has many dishes in which spinach is a main ingredient or supporting role. Dal Palak/Lentil Soup with Spinach, Garlicky Chickpea Spinach Curry, Lasooni Palak Paneer, and Cheesy Palak Paneer Paratha are a few examples.
How Is Spinach/ Palak Kofta Curry Made?
This Palak Kofta Curry/Spinach Kofta Curry combines chopped spinach leaves, chickpea flour/gram flour, spices, onions, and herbs.
These kofta balls are simmered in a luscious, tangy yogurt gravy, deep-fried, shallow-fried, or baked. You can skip the yogurt and use lemon juice or any vegan yogurt you choose for a vegan alternative.
Can You Store Spinach /Palak Kofta Curry?
Yes, absolutely! Making this spinach/palak kofta curry is quite easy, and you can easily store the ingredients in freezer-safe containers or zip-lock bags. Then, making the curry and adding the kofta balls to it is very convenient.
There are some similarities between the Punjabi Palak Pakoda Kadhi and these kofta balls, but that's just about it. For example, the gravy used in this dish is quite different.
It's a tomato-onion North Indian curry in which gram flour and yogurt thicken and flavor the gravy. It's tangy, spicy, and delicious.
Why Do You Use Gram Flour When Making This Curry?
This is a prevalent question that I see many people ask. Using roasted gram flour in the curry helps make it thick.
Furthermore, when we use gram flour/chickpea flour, the yogurt doesn't curdle, and that helps us make a super smooth curry.
What Do You Serve With Spinach Kofta Curry?
When I make this kofta curry, I usually serve it with rice or Naan. However, it also goes well with other types of grain. Sometimes, I cook this curry slightly thick and serve it with paratha or ghee-laden Indian flatbread/roti. I cannot even describe just how delicious it tastes.
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Spinach/Palak Kofta Curry
Ingredients
Method
- Wash Spinach leaves. Chop spinach as fine as you can .
- Chop onion and mix everything required to make spinach kofta.
- Knead this mixture like you make dough .
- Since spinach has water content you do not need water for mixing it into a smooth dough type consistency.
- Just incase it looks dry and not binding properly add few drops of water .Remember we do not want a runny dough.
- According to your wish make kofta balls by deep frying shallow frying or air frying .You can use appe pan /mini donut pan as well.
- Remove them in a plate lined with paper towel.
- Take a pan /wok.
- Add oil to it .When its hot enough add cumin seeds ,bay leaf and dry red chilli to it .
- Let them crackle .
- Add chopped onion to it .Saute them on low /medium flame .Let them cook till they look transparent .It will take around one ,two minute.
- Add ginger garlic paste and saute them till the raw smell is gone .
- Add turmeric powder ,coriander powder ,red chilli powder to it .Stir it once.
- Add gram flour to it and saute on low medium flame for 1 minute .
- Add tomato puree and little salt to it .Cook it for 1-2 minute on low /medium flame .If you think its sticking to the bottom add 1 tsp of water to it .
- Add whisked yoghurt to it .Stir it continously to cook the spice mix.
- Cook it on low /medium flame for 3-4 minute till it releases oil.
- Add 2.5 cups of water to it .Add garam masala powder and kasoori methi/dry fenugreek leaves powder to it .
- Let it cook on medium flame for 1 minute and drop the spinach kofta balls in it .
- Cook for another 1 minute or so till the gravy makes the kofta texture melt in mouth.
- Sprinkle some cilantro leaves.
- Taste the salt and adjust it .If you want thick gravy let it cook for some time .If you want thin gravy then it must be good for you .
- serve this over any grain of your choice or with any bread.
- Enjoy.
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