Spinach Koftas in coconut milk gravy

Koftas,a speciality of northern parts of India is rich balls of nutrients immersed in a thick gravy and goes well with all our Indian staples.This was a common menu in our hostel mess and so I started liking this.This time I tried the spinach koftas and made the gravy in coconut milk as from the original recipe.The reason of me selecting the coconut milk for gravy was I wasn't sure if my family would like the other gravy and I was sure coconut milk would always be a big 'Yes".I have modified the recipe slightly here & there but other wise the basic remains the same.So,enjoy your meals with spinach koftas !!
Recipe source : Malaysian Delicacies

Ingredients
for spinach balls(koftas)
spinach 170 gms
onions 2 chopped fine
green chillies 2 chopped fine
cilantro/coriander leave 2 tbsp chopped
potatoes 2 -3 medium sized(boiled & mashed)
garam masala 1 tsp
besan flour 2tsp
salt lightly

for gravy
coconut milk thick 1 cup
coconut milk thin 3 cups
ginger shredded 2 tbsp
garlic cloves 3 shredded
onion 1 medium fine chopped
tomato 1 medium chopped
chilli powder 2 tsp
coriander powder 2 tsp
cumin powder 1/2tsp
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
garam masala 1 tsp
salt to taste
oil 3tbsp

Method
-Wash and steam the chopped spinach leaves for 5 mins in a steamer or idly cooker.Add it to a bowl.Add the boiled ,mashed potatoes and other ingredients listed to make the balls.Add besan flour if its very sticky.
-Shape them in balls and place it again in a steamer,cook for 10 mins.Remove and keep aside.
-Heat oil in a pan and add all the cooked balls in it.Rotate and shallow fry all sides possible to give a crisper touch.Remove on a paper towel and keep aside.

(shallow fried spinach balls)

-In the same pan,fry the shredded ginger and garlic.Saute till raw smell disappears.

-Add the chopped onion and saute till translucent.Add chopped tomatoes,let it cook and become mushy.

-Add all the spice powders and saute till raw smell disappears.

-Add half cup of thin coconut milk and let it cook well till the gravy thickens slightly.

-Lower the flame and add the thick coconut milk.

-Remove from flame.

-Add the spinach koftas right before you serve,other wise the gravy will be completely absorbed.

Servings ~ 4 adults

NOTES

* You can either use the whole amount to make spinach balls(koftas) or divide in 2,take one part to balls and other to gravy.

* You can add 2 slices of bread too to make the balls to hold it in shape.

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