Cottage Cheese And Spinach Kofta Curry Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, combine grated cottage cheese, blanched spinach, gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
• STEP 2.Mix well to form a smooth dough-like mixture. Shape the mixture into small balls and deep fry them until golden brown.
• STEP 3.In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Then, add tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
• STEP 5.Cook the masala until the oil separates. Add water to adjust the consistency of the curry.
• STEP 6.Gently place the fried koftas into the curry and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
• STEP 7.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to squeeze out excess water from the blanched spinach to prevent the koftas from becoming soggy.
• You can add a pinch of baking soda to the kofta mixture to make them extra fluffy.
• For a healthier version, you can bake the koftas instead of deep-frying them.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover kofta curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the curry on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve the kofta curry with steamed rice, jeera rice, or naan bread for a complete meal.