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Thursday, October 18, 2012

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.

Sending this to Favorite Veg recipes hosted by Swathi @ Zesty South Indian Kitchen ,Serve It boiled hosted by Krithi@ Krithi's kitchen

38 comments:

  1. Healthy and delicious gravy..Looks very flavorful..

    Divya's Culinary Journey

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  2. looks so delicious julie love it

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  3. hi julie, first time i see spinach kofta. very delicious looking too and the spicy flavor makes it more appetizing. have a nice day

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  4. Yeah.. i agree dear, anything with coconut milk, the taste will be awesome :) Just loving the bowl of gravy..must try this version!

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  5. Oh yum! Nice kofta and different from the usual with the coconut milk gravy!

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  6. I love koftas... and this is such a healthy version Julie. Will try it, as u can see am on a health spree :D

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  7. looks mouthwatering...just delicious!

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  8. I love any type of kofta, spinach koftas healthy indeed, ur gravy tempting me...
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  9. Looks delicious

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  10. lovely colors in the curry. I could eat those spinach balls just like that!

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  11. Koftas in coconut milk gravy sounds more flavourful than the usual curry..Loving it.

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  12. That dish looks awesomely good...bookmarked!

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  13. Kofta in coconut milk is really a delicious preparation...

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  14. Delicious and easy recipe Julie. I am going to try it.

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  15. Fingerlicking good kofta curry. Love to try it dear.

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  16. Delicious

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  17. yummy and a healthy kofta curry...awesome

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  18. Absolutely delicious..a north south fusion..koftas and coconut milk yumm.

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  19. Wow... Healthy koftas. Looks super yum..
    PACHANTI

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  20. looks so interesting
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  21. new to this curry. looks delicious and healthy.

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  22. wow... healthy and innovative koftas... delicious!!

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  23. That is an awesome idea to use coconut milk... bookmarked... I have to give this a try.

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  24. Super healthy koftas..thanks for linking to our event..
    Serve It Boiled

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  25. If I was around you, the koftas wouldn't get a chance to fall into that gravy... It would have long found its way into my tummy. ;) Though I've never thought or heard about spinach koftas. Very innovative and healthy.

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  26. iron rich... nice curry,... a yummy way to have spinach

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