Palak Makai Kofta

Nearly every one has fond memories of eaten hot corn on the cob from the bhuttawala. People world over use and relish corn, be it in a gravy, roasted or simply boiled and topped with melted butter. Corn or makai grows abundantly in the Punjab. It is eaten in many forms in every household. Here makai or corn niblets have been boiled and combined with a mixture of paneer and other spices to make soft and fluffy kofta. The yummy kofta are dunked into lovely green palak gravy. Enjoy this dish with hot Parathas

Palak Makai Kofta

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Palak Makai Kofta recipe - How to make Palak Makai Kofta

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Serves 4.
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Method
    Main Procedure
  1. For the koftas
  2. Cut and discard the sides of the bread.
  3. Dip the bread slices in the curds.
  4. Add all the ingredients to the bread except the plain flour and mix well.
  5. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a round kofta.
  6. Roll each kofta in the plain flour till evenly coated.
  7. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the koftas till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.

For the gravy

    For the gravy
  1. Combine the spinach, green chillies, ginger and some water in a pan and bring to boil. Take off the flame.
  2. Allow mixture to cool and grind to a smooth paste in a blender. Keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in another pan; add the onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the spinach paste and sauté for 5 minutes.
  7. Add ½ cup of water and allow to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Place the koftas in the gravy and bring to boil. Take off the flame and transfer into the serving dish.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the tempering in a pan and cook on a high flame for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the tempering on the kofta gravy and serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy318 cal
Protein6.6 g
Carbohydrates16.5 g
Fiber2.6 g
Fat24.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A4169.1 mcg
Vitamin B1-0.1 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.5 mg
Vitamin C30.9 mg
Folic Acid96.4 mcg
Calcium193.2 mg
Iron1.4 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium47.7 mg
Potassium239.9 mg
Zinc0.5 mg

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Palak Makai Kofta
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