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Saagwala Cheese Kofta

 

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saagwala cheese kofta recipe is a perfect Indian sabzi for parties and occasions. Learn how to make saagwala cheese kofta recipe | cheese kofta with palak methi gravy | aloo kofta with spinach gravy |

A tasty, simple recipe of cheese koftas tossed in a flavourful spinach-fenugreek gravy. These koftas are like soft creamy cheese balls that just melt in your mouth, in the greenest, creamiest palak gravy.

Crisp outside and soft inside, these cheese and aloo koftas have the distinct flavour of kishmish which impart a richness that perfectly matches the gravy that dresses these koftas. The amazing cheese kofta with palak methi gravy is finger-lickingly delicious.

Tips to make saagwala cheese kofta: 1. Make sure to deep fry the cheese balls 3 to 4 at a time, do not crowd much otherwise it will stick to each other. 2. Refresh the greens with cold water to retain its colour. 3. Do not discard the blanched greens water, you can use it to adjust the consistency of the gravy. 4. Add the koftas to the gravy just before serving, as they are soft and crumbly and cannot be simmered in the gravy for a long time.

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Saagwala Cheese Kofta recipe - How to make Saagwala Cheese Kofta

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North Indian Vegetarian FoodPunjabi SabzisSabzis with GraviesLeafy Vegetable SabzisTraditional Indian SabzisIndian Curry recipes, North Indian, South Indian Deep Fry

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients


For The Cheese Koftas
1 cup grated processed cheese
1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
2 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
bread crumbs for rolling
oil for deep-frying

For The Green Gravy
3 cups chopped spinach (palak)
1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 cup onion paste
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup fresh cream
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp sugar

Method
For the cheese koftas
    For the cheese koftas
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
  2. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and shape into a round kofta.
  3. Roll each koftas into the breadcrumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
  4. Heat the oil in a kadhai, and deep-fry a few koftas at time till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
  5. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.

For the green gravy
    For the green gravy
  1. Heat water in a deep pan, add spinach and fenugreek leaves, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
  2. Drain and refresh with cold water.
  3. Blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
  5. When the seeds crackle, add the onion paste and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  7. Add the kasuri methi, turmeric powder, spinach-fenugreek purée, cream, garam masala, sugar, salt with ½ cup of water and boil for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. Just before serving add the koftas in the gravy, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  2. Serve the {span class="bold1"}saagwala cheese kofta{/span} immediately.

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what is saagwala cheese kofta made of?
  1. saagwala cheese kofta recipe | cheese kofta with palak methi gravy | aloo kofta with spinach gravy | is made using easily available ingredients in India:
    For The Cheese Koftas: 1 cup grated processed cheese, 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes, 2 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis), 2 tbsp cornflour, 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, salt to taste, bread crumbs for rolling and oil for deep-frying. See the below image of list of ingredients for saagwala cheese kofta.
  2. For The Green Gravy : 3 cups chopped spinach (palak), 1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 3/4 cup onion paste, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste, 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/4 cup fresh cream, 1/2 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp sugar. See the below image of list of ingredients for saagwala cheese kofta.

how to make cheese kofta
  1. In a deep bowl, add 1 cup grated processed cheese.
  2. Add 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes.
  3. Add 2 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis).
  4. Add 2 tbsp cornflour.
  5. Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
  6. Add salt to taste.
  7. Mix well.
  8. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and shape into a round kofta.
  9. Roll each koftas into the breadcrumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
  10. Heat the oil in a kadhai, and deep-fry a few koftas at time till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
  11. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.

how to make saagwala cheese kofta
  1. Heat enough water in a deep pan.
  2. Add 3 cup chopped spinach (palak).
  3. Add 1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi).
  4. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
  5. Drain and refresh with cold water.
  6. Transfer to the mixer Blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
  7. Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
  8. When the seeds crackle, add ¾ cup onion paste.
  9. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  10. Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
  11.  Add 1 tsp chopped green chillies. 
  12. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add ½ tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). 
  13. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  14. Add the spinach-fenugreek purée.
  15. Add ¼ cup fresh cream. 
  16. Add ½ tsp garam masala.
  17. Add 1 tsp sugar.
  18. Add salt to taste.
  19. Add ½ cup of water.
  20. Cook for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

tips to make saagwala cheese kofta
  1. Make sure to deep fry the cheese balls 3 to 4 at a time, do not crowd much otherwise it will stick to each other.
  2. Refresh the greens with cold water to retain its colour.
  3. Do not discard the blanched greens water, you can use it to adjust the consistency of the gravy.
  4. Add the koftas to the gravy just before serving, as they are soft and crumbly and cannot be simmered in the gravy for a long time.
     
Nutrient values per serving
Energy480 cal
Protein9.9 g
Carbohydrates34.9 g
Fiber3.8 g
Fat33.6 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Vitamin A3478 mcg
Vitamin B10.2 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B31.7 mg
Vitamin C30.1 mg
Folic Acid87.8 mcg
Calcium306.4 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Magnesium66.1 mg
Phosphorus168.6 mg
Sodium297.8 mg
Potassium293 mg
Zinc0.7 mg
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Reviews

Saagwala Cheese Kofta
 on 28 Apr 14 12:12 PM
4

Cheesy koftas find their perfect partner in the spinach - methi gravy. Ideal when gobbled down with hot rotis or naan.
Saagwala Cheese Kofta
 on 09 Nov 12 10:03 AM
5

Cheese koftas cooked in a lovely spinach gravy. Tastes great and the combo is perfect.