Health Indian Recipe - Spinach Malfatti

SPINACH MALFATTI

A mild dish rich in iron, calcium, folic acid and protein, this is a really delicious recipe, which I am sure you will enjoy.

Baking Temperature : 200°C (400°F).
Preparation Time : 25 mins.
Baking Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 25 mins.

Serves 4.

For the spinach dumplings

3 cups finely chopped spinach (palak) leaves 3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) 2 pinches nutmeg (jaiphal) powder 1/2 teaspoon chopped green chilli 2 tablespoons plain flour (maida) 2 pinches baking powder salt to taste

For the tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups tomato pulp 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 2 spring onions, chopped 1 tablespoon chilli flakes (paprika) 1 teaspoon chilli powder 2 tablespoons tomato purée 4 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons olive oil or oil salt to taste

For the topping

1/4 cup grated cheese or paneer

For the spinach dumplings

1. Steam the spinach leaves for 5 minutes and squeeze out the water. Keep it aisde for use in the tomato sauce. 2. Mix all the ingredients and shape into small balls. 3. Steam for 5 minutes. Keep aside.

For the tomato sauce

1. Heat the olive oil, add the garlic and spring onions and sauté for 1 minute. 2. Add the tomato pulp and cook till the sauce thickens. 3. Add the chilli flakes, chilli powder, tomato purée, salt and ½ cup of water and bring to a boil (use the drained spinach liquid instead of water). 4. Add the cream. Mix well and keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Place the dumplings in a baking dish. 2. Pour the tomato sauce on top and sprinkle the grated cheese on top. 3. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200º C (400º F) for 15 minutes. 4. Serve hot.

Calories : 278 per serving (175g)
Protein: 8.3