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Palak Kofta Kadhi

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

Palak Kofta Kadhi is a healthy twist to the usual humble kadhi. The spinach dumplings enhance the taste of the kadhi. Serve this protein-rich dish with rice.

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    Ingredients to make Palak Kofta Kadhi:

    3/4 cup blanched, drained, and chopped spinach (palak), 1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour), salt to taste, ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera), ½ tsp chilli powder, a pinch of baking soda, oil for deep-frying

    For the Kadhi:

    1 cup whisked curds (dahi), 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), a pinch asafoetida (hing), 6 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), ½ cup thinly sliced onions, salt to taste, 1 tsp ginger-green chili paste, 1 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

    Steps to make Palak Kofta Kadhi:

    For the Kofta:

    1. Combine the spinach, besan,salt, cumin seeds, chilli powder and soda bi-carb in a deep bowl and mix well.

    2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into even-sized balls.

    3. Heat the oil in a deep-kadai and deep fry 4-5 koftas at a time till they are golden brown in colour from all the sides.

    4. Remove and drain on absorbent paper. Keep aside.

    For the Kadhi:

    1. Combine the curds, besan ½ cup of water in a bowl and whisk well till no lumps remain.

    2. Add ½ cup more of water . whisk well and keep aside.

    3. Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.

    4. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, curry leaves and fry again for few minutes.

    5. Add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

    6. Add the curds-besan mixture, salt, ginger - green chilli paste and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.

    Add the spinach koftas to the hot kadhi and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

    Serve hot.

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

     

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