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# Palak Kofta Recipe

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  | **Prep time**  | 15 min     |
  | **Cook time**  | 30 min     |
  | **Total time** | 45 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 4 servings |
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## Ingredients

### for kofta:

* 3 tsp oil
* 2 tbsp onion *(chopped)*
* 3 clove garlic
* 1 inch ginger
* 1 green chilli
* 1 bunch palak / spinach leaves *(chopped)*
* 1 cup paneer / cottage cheese *(grated)*
* ½ cup potato *(boiled & mashed)*
* ¼ cup besan / gram flour *(roasted)*
* 5 cashew / kaju *(chopped)*
* ¼ tsp garam masala
* ¼ tsp salt
* ¼ cup corn flour *(to roll)*
* oil for deep frying

### for curry:

* 3 tsp oil
* 1 tsp cumin / jeera
* 1 bay leaf / tej patta
* 2 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
* ½ tsp fennel / saunf
* 1 onion *(finely chopped)*
* 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
* ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
* 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* 2 tbsp coriander leaves *(finely chopped)*
* 2 cup tomato pulp
* ¼ cup cashew paste
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 cup water
* ¼ tsp garam masala
* 1 tsp kasuri methi *(crushed)*

## Instructions

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 2 tbsp onion, 3 clove garlic, 1-inch ginger, 1 green chilli and 1 bunch of palak.
2. cool completely and blend to smooth paste.
3. also add 1 cup paneer, ½ cup potato, ¼ cup besan.
4. additionally add 5 cashews, ¼ tsp garam masala and ¼ tsp salt.
5. combine well forming a dough.
6. prepare a round ball without any cracks.
7. roll them in corn flour and deep fry in hot oil.
8. stir occasionally, and fry till the kofta turn golden and crisp.
9. drain off the palak koftas and serve with curry.

## Palak kofta preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 2 tbsp onion, 3 clove garlic, 1-inch ginger and 1 green chilli.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-3.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also saute 1 bunch of chopped palak, till it shrinks and changes colour.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-4.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cool completely and transfer to a blender.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-5.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to smooth paste adding water as required.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-6.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    take the blended palak puree into a large mixing bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-7.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 1 cup [paneer](/recipes/homemade-paneer-recipe-2-ways), ½ cup potato, ¼ cup besan.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-8.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    additionally add 5 cashews, ¼ tsp [garam masala](/recipes/homemade-garam-masala-recipe) and ¼ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-9.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    combine well forming a dough. if there is more moisture add in breadcrumbs and form a dough.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-10.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pinch a small ball sized dough and prepare a round ball without any cracks.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-11.jpeg" alt="spinach kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roll them in corn flour for extra crisp outer covering.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-12.jpeg" alt="spinach kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    deep fry in hot oil or bake in preheated oven at 180-degree celsius for 20 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-13.jpeg" alt="spinach kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    stir occasionally, and fry on medium flame.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-14.jpeg" alt="spinach kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    fry till the kofta turn golden and crisp. drain off the palak koftas and keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-15.jpeg" alt="spinach kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Curry preparation recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    now in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp kasuri methi and ½ tsp fennel.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-16.jpeg" alt="spinach kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also, saute 1 onion till they turn golden brown.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-17.jpeg" alt="palak kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    additionally, add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-18.jpeg" alt="palak kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and 2 tbsp coriander leaves.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-19.jpeg" alt="palak kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute on low flame till the spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-20.jpeg" alt="palak kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 2 cup tomato pulp and mix well. to prepare tomato pulp, blend in 3 large tomatoes into smooth puree without adding any water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-21.jpeg" alt="palak kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and cook till the oil separates from sides.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-22.jpeg" alt="palak kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add ¼ cup cashew paste, 1 tsp salt and cook well. to prepare cashew paste, soak 10 cashews in ¼ cup warm water and blend smooth.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-23.jpeg" alt="palak kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    furthermore, add 1 cup water and adjust consistency.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-24.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in prepared kofta balls and mix gently.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-25.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 5 minutes or till kofta absorb masala.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-26.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add ¼ tsp [garam masala](/recipes/homemade-garam-masala-recipe) and 1 tsp kasuri methi. mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-27.jpeg" alt="palak kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, serve **palak kofta curry** with chapathi or [roti](/recipes/tandoori-roti-recipe-on-tawa).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/mainPhotos/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry-palak-kofta-curry-2-1920x1441.jpeg" alt="spinach kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, adding cashew pieces in kofta gives a crunchy bite to kofta.

* also, add cream along with cashew paste to prepare rich and creamy malai kofta recipe.

* additionally, cook the tomato pulp well, else the curry tastes raw.

* finally, **palak kofta curry** tastes great when prepared slightly creamy and less spicy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/palak-kofta-recipe-spinach-kofta-curry/)
</Note>