Veg Kofta in Palak Gravy, Indian Vegetarian Recipe(Updated)

Veg Kofta in Palak Gravy, Indian Vegetarian Recipe

The word Kofta means balls made of ground meat. The earliest recipes originated in the Arabs cookbook and later moved to India, and that is when Nargis Kofta was first invented and served at the Moghul court.

The word Kofta itself sounds royal, and today we’re making veg kofta, a grand royal dish with palak gravy. This veg kofta is a tasty, easy, and quick-to-make recipe on any occasion.

The veg koftas are a delightful blend of paneer and mixed vegetables. These soft koftas, crafted from paneer and vegetables, are delicately bathed in a rich, creamy palak gravy, creating a delectable and appealing dish perfectly with roti or chapati. Your taste buds are sure to be delighted by this mouth-watering treat.

For best results, firstly prepare the gravy, and later fry the koftas. You can prepare the gravy base and koftas well in advance and keep them ready. Just keep in mind to maintain the kofta’s texture and prevent them from sogginess, add them to the gravy just before serving the dish.

I have made this recipe of veg kofta without onion and garlic, with no compromise to taste; I have added tomatoes to maintain a thick consistency gravy. In addition, I have garnished the dish with some fresh cream giving it a restaurant-style presentation. This veg kofta recipe is a simple and easy recipe with an appealing look, delicious and nutritious to enjoy anytime at any meal.

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Veg Kofta in Palak Gravy, Indian Vegetarian Recipe(Updated)

The word Kofta means balls made of ground meat. The earliest recipes originated in the Arabs cookbook and later moved to India, and that is when Nargis Kofta was first invented and served at the Moghul court.

The word Kofta itself sounds royal, and today we're making veg kofta, a grand royal dish with palak gravy. This veg kofta is a tasty, easy, and quick-to-make recipe on any occasion.

The veg koftas are a delightful blend of paneer and mixed vegetables. These soft koftas, crafted from paneer and vegetables, are delicately bathed in a rich, creamy palak gravy, creating a delectable and appealing dish perfectly with roti or chapati. Your taste buds are sure to be delighted by this mouth-watering treat.

For best results, firstly prepare the gravy, and later fry the koftas. You can prepare the gravy base and koftas well in advance and keep them ready. Just keep in mind to maintain the kofta's texture and prevent them from sogginess, add them to the gravy just before serving the dish.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: veg Kofta, Veg Kofta in Palak Gravy, Veg Kofta Palak Curry, Veg Kofta Recipe

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Kofta Preparation

• 1 cup Paneer grated
• ¼ cup Carrot  chopped
• ¼ cup Peas boiled
• ¼ cup Cauliflower
• 1 tbsp Chili ginger paste 
• ½ tsp Black Salt
• ½ tsp Chat masala
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• Fresh Coriander
• 1½ tbsp Corn flour
• Salt to taste

Spinach Gravy Preparation

• 1 cup Palak puree 3 bunches of spinach blanched in water
• Tomato puree 2 tomato boiled and grinded
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• Paste of 2 green chilies, ½ inch ginger, and fresh coriander
• ¼ tsp Asafoetida
• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
• ½ tbsp Chili powder
• ½ tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 tbsp Dry fenugreek leaves
• 1 tsp Gram masala 
• 2 tbsp Fresh cream
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Spinach Gravy Preparation

• Add water and 1 tsp salt to a pan. Add three bunches of spinach. Boil for a minute.
• Drain and transfer the spinach into ice water for a few minutes.
• Squeeze out the excess water from the spinach. Transfer it to a grinding jar.
• Blend it to a smooth paste.
• Add two tbsp ghee and a paste of two green chilies, ½ inch ginger, and fresh coriander to a pan. Saute for a minute
• Add all spices – ¼ tsp asafoetida, ¼ tsp Turmeric powder, ½ tbsp red chili powder, ½ tbsp coriander powder. Saute for a minute.
• The mixture will release the ghee.
• Add tomato puree and salt as per taste.
• Cover with the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add 1 cup spinach puree and mix it well.
• Add 1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves and a little salt (only for spinach). Mix it well.
• Add 1 tsp garam masala and mix it well.
• Cover with the lid and simmer for 5 minutes.

Kofta Preparation

• Add one cup of grated paneer to a mixing bowl.
• Add all veggies – ¼ cup boiled peas, ¼ cup carrot, ¼ cup cauliflower.
• Add 1 tbsp chili-ginger paste, some fresh coriander, ½ tsp rock or black salt, ½ tsp chat masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp garam masala, a little salt, and 1½ tbsp cornflour.
• Mix all the ingredients well. Take some portion of the mixture in your hand. Roll and give a cylindrical shape.
• Gently transfer them to medium-hot oil. Fry on both sides till golden in color on a medium flame.
• Drain and transfer them to another plate.

Assembling.

• Place the kofta one by one over the serving plate.
• Spread the prepared spinach gravy on each kofta.
• Top it with some fresh cream.
• Serve this veg kofta hot with roti or chapati, salad, raita, and papad.

Notes

1. Suggest frying one kofta to check if it opens up while frying. If it does, add some cornflour for binding.
2. Fry a few koftas at a time. 
3. Always add koftas to the gravy just before serving.
4. Keep the spinach gravy and koftas ready in advance. Before serving warm the spinach gravy, add koftas and serve hot immediately. 

How to make Veg Kofta Recipe at Home Step by Step Photos

Spinach Gravy Preparation

1. Add water and 1 tsp salt to a pan. Add three bunches of spinach. Boil for a minute.
   
2. Drain and transfer the spinach into ice water for a few minutes.
   
3. Squeeze out the excess water from the spinach. Transfer it to a grinding jar.
   
4. Blend it to a smooth paste
   
5. Add two tbsp ghee and a paste of two green chilies, ½ inch ginger, and fresh coriander to a pan. Saute for a minute.
   
6. Add all spices – ¼ tsp asafoetida, ¼ tsp Turmeric powder, ½ tbsp red chili powder, ½ tbsp coriander powder. Saute for a minute.
   
7. The mixture will release the ghee.
   
8. Add tomato puree and salt as per taste.
   
9. Cover with the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
   
10. Add 1 cup spinach puree and mix it well.
    
11. Add 1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves, and a little salt (only for spinach). Mix it well.
12. Add 1 tsp garam masala and mix it well.
    
13. Cover with the lid and simmer for 5 minutes.
    

Kofta Preparation

1. Add one cup of grated paneer to a mixing bowl.
   
2. Add all veggies – ¼ cup boiled peas, ¼ cup carrot, ¼ cup cauliflower.
   
3. Add 1 tbsp chili-ginger paste, some fresh coriander, ½ tsp rock or black salt, ½ tsp chat masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp garam masala, a little salt, and 1½ tbsp cornflour.
   
4. Mix all the ingredients well. Take some portion of the mixture in your hand. Roll and give a cylindrical shape.
   
5. Gently transfer them in medium hot oil. Fry on both sides till golden in color on a medium flame.
   
6. Drain and transfer them to another plate.
   

Assembling

1. Place the kofta one by one over the serving plate.
   
2. Spread the prepared spinach gravy on each kofta.
   
3. Top it with some fresh cream.
   
4. Serve this veg kofta hot with roti or chapati, salad, raita, and papad.
   

Notes

1. Suggest frying one kofta to check if it opens up while frying. If it does, add some cornflour for binding.
2. Fry a few koftas at a time. 
3. Always add koftas to the gravy just before serving.
4. Keep the spinach gravy and koftas ready in advance. Before serving warm the spinach gravy, add koftas and serve hot immediately. 

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Conclusion

In this Veg Kofta Recipe, we have shared how to make healthy and delicious veg kofta in spinach gravy. The veg koftas are a delightful blend of paneer and mixed vegetables. These soft koftas, crafted from paneer and vegetables, are delicately bathed in a rich, creamy palak gravy, creating a delectable and appealing dish perfectly with roti or chapati. If you like this recipe, please comment and rank us for this recipe. Your suggestion and comments are always welcome and are like a treasure to improve every time.