Cauliflower Kofta in Spinach Gravy

Cauliflower dumpling cooked in healthy spinach and tomato sauce

INGREDIENTS-

• Spinach-2 bunches
• Tomato-3
• Chopped green chilies-1 tbsp
• Ginger-1 inch
• Cashew pieces-2.5 tbsp

For Koftas-

• Grated cauliflower-2 cup
• Boiled potato-1(medium)
• Gram flour-1/4 cup
• Corn flour-1/4 cup
• Salt-1 tsp
• Chili powder-1/2 tsp
• Garam masala- 1/4 tsp

Spices-

• Turmeric-1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
• Garam masala-1/2 tsp
• Salt-1 tsp
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp
• Bay leaves-2
• Cooking oil-3 tbs

PROCEDURE-

1. Remove thick stems of spinach and wash well. 
2. Soak cashews in warm water for 15 minutes
3. Boil  water in a pan add 1/2 tsp sugar in it.when water start boiling add spinach leaves.cook for 1 minute with out covering the pan, drain and refresh in cold water and then grind into a smooth puree.
4. Then  grind chopped tomato,cashews,green chilies and ginger into a smooth paste.
5. Koftas-Microwave grated cauliflower for 2 minutes and then let it cool down.
6. In a bowl,add grated cauliflower,mashed potato,gram flour,corn flour,salt,chili powder,pinch of garam masala and mix well and make lime size balls from the mixture.
7. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas on medium heat till golden in colour.
8. Take a heavy bottom pan and add 2.5 tbsp oil,when become warm add cumin seeds ,cardamom and bay leaf.
9. When cumin start crackling then add tomato puree,turmeric and chili powder and cook till oil start seperating from the mixture.
10. Then add spinach puree and approx 2.5 cup water(or how much gravy you want to make),mix and let it cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
11. Add salt and garam masala.
12. Switch off the flame and add koftas in the gravy,cover for 5 minutes so the koftas soak in the flavours.
13. OR-arrange the koftas in the serving dish and pour hot gravy on it and serve
14. Garnish with fresh cream or butter.

Serving suggestions-serve with rice,pulao,or any Indian bread