I love spinach and try to use it differently in the kitchen. Hence, I don’t miss any chances to throw some in a dish I am cooking or try to create a few to use them. Spinach adds a beautiful taste, texture, and color to all the dishes. For vegetarians like us, it’s important to eat iron-rich foods; spinach has that quality. Indian food has many dishes in which spinach is a main ingredient or supporting role. Dal Palak/Lentil Soup with Spinach, Garlicky Chickpea Spinach Curry, Lasooni Palak Paneer, and Cheesy Palak Paneer Paratha are a few examples.
How Is Spinach/ Palak Kofta Curry Made?
This Palak Kofta Curry/Spinach Kofta Curry combines chopped spinach leaves, chickpea flour/gram flour, spices, onions, and herbs. These kofta balls are simmered in a luscious, tangy yogurt gravy, deep-fried, shallow-fried, or baked. You can skip the yogurt and use lemon juice or any vegan yogurt you choose for a vegan alternative.
Can You Store Spinach /Palak Kofta Curry?
Yes, absolutely! Making this spinach/palak kofta curry is quite easy, and you can easily store the ingredients in freezer-safe containers or zip-lock bags. Then, making the curry and adding the kofta balls to it is very convenient. There are some similarities between the Punjabi Palak Pakoda Kadhi and these kofta balls, but that’s just about it. For example, the gravy used in this dish is quite different. It’s a tomato-onion North Indian curry in which gram flour and yogurt thicken and flavor the gravy. It’s tangy, spicy, and delicious.
Why Do You Use Gram Flour When Making This Curry?
This is a prevalent question that I see many people ask. Using roasted gram flour in the curry helps make it thick. Furthermore, when we use gram flour/chickpea flour, the yogurt doesn’t curdle, and that helps us make a super smooth curry.
What Do You Serve With Spinach Kofta Curry?
When I make this kofta curry, I usually serve it with rice or Naan. However, it also goes well with other types of grain. Sometimes, I cook this curry slightly thick and serve it with paratha or ghee-laden Indian flatbread/roti. I cannot even describe just how delicious it tastes.
