SPINACH BALLS IN GREEN CURRY

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Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large russet potato (or any kind)
8 to 10 ounces fresh spinach (1 small bunch), trimmed and washed (do not pat dry)
1 clove fresh garlic (large), peeled
1 fresh green chili pepper, such as serrano, stemmed
1/2 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon ground dried pomegranate seeds
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 teaspoon ajwain, seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chickpea flour
1 to 1 1/2 cup peanut oil for deep-frying
4 cups (1 recipe) Minty Green Curry Sauce
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
1 bunch fresh cilantro (large), including soft stems
1/4 cup heavy cream cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the potato in lightly salted water to cover until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, let cool, then peel and grate. Reserve. In a food processor, process together the spinach, garlic, and green chili pepper until minced. Transfer to a large bowl.2. Add the potato, onion, pomegranate seeds, fenugreek leaves, ajwain seeds, salt, and baking soda, and mix well. Let sit about 30 minutes, then add enough chickpea flour to make a soft dough. Divide the dough into 20 to 25 portions and, using clean hands, shape into smooth balls.3. Heat the oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 325°F to 350°F on a frying thermometer or until a small bit of dough dropped into the hot oil rises to the top in 15 to 20 seconds. Add the spinach balls to the hot oil, adding as many as the wok can hold at one time without crowding, and deep-fry, turning them around with a slotted spatula until they are firm and golden, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.4. Prepare the minty green curry sauce and leave in the pan. In a blender, process together the yogurt, cilantro, and cream until smooth, then mix it into the curry sauce and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer about 10 minutes.5. Add the koftas to the pan and cook over medium heat until they absorb the juices and become soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Once the koftas have absorbed the sauce they are very fragile, so handle them with care. Serve hot.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Joshua Justice
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I've made these spinach balls several times now and they're always a hit! They're so flavorful and moist, and the green curry sauce is the perfect dipping sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rotenda Raphadi
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These spinach balls are the perfect party food! They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them. I always get rave reviews when I serve them.


DANIEL MEZUMA
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I was so excited to try this recipe but it was a bit disappointing. The spinach balls were a bit dry and the green curry sauce was too spicy for my taste.


Gafar Burfat
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These spinach balls were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the green curry sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making these again.


Inayat Balti
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I made these spinach balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Jahid HD
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These spinach balls were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the green curry sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Abrar Jihad
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I was so excited to try this recipe but it was a bit disappointing. The spinach balls were a bit dry and the green curry sauce was too spicy for my taste.


Ahmmed Saiful
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These spinach balls were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the green curry sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making these again.


Maryam Ghous
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I made these spinach balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Tawhid Beta
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These spinach balls were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Sisanda Diko
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The spinach balls were so flavorful and moist, and the green curry sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Fiza Farheen Nisha (Fiza Prasad)
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These spinach balls were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the green curry sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making these again.


angela almond
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I made these spinach balls last night and they were a huge success! My family loved them. They were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Ishaq rajpoot Ss
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These spinach balls were a hit! They were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. I served them with the green curry sauce and it was the perfect combination. The flavors were amazing and the spinach balls were so moist and flavorful.