Malfati is one of the best serving for kids with the healthy combo of spinach and paneer....This is also an italian dish,but the recipe is slightly twisted to indian style
For spinach dumplings
Fine chopped spinach leaves-3 cups
Crumbled paneer/Ricotta cheese-3/4 cup
Nutmeg powder-2 pinches
Green chilli-1/2 tsp,chopped
Plain flour-2 tbsp
Baking powder-2 pinch
Salt to taste
For the Tomato Sauce
Tomato puree-1 1/2 cup
Garlic-1 tbsp,chopped
Spring Onion-2,chopped
Chilli flakes-1 tbsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Tomato puree-2 tbsp
Milk-4 tbsp
Oil-2 tbsp
Salt to taste
For the topping
Some grated cheese
For the Spinach Dumplings
1.Steam the spinach leaves for 5 minutes and squeeze out the water.keep the water aside for use in the tomato sauce
2.Combine all the remaining ingredients and shape into balls
3.Steam for 5 minutes and keep aside
For the Tomato Sauce
1.Heat the olive oil,add the garlic and spring onions and saute for 1 minute
2.Add the tomato pulp and cook till the sauce thickens
3.Add the chilli flakes,chilli powder,tomato puree,slat and half cup of drained spinach water and bring to boil
4.Add the cream.Mix well and keep aside
How to Serve
1.Place the dumplings in a baking dish
2.Pour the tomato sauce on top and sprinkle the grated cheese over it
3.Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200*C for 15 minutes
Serve Hot.
Hey Priya a gr8 recipe had seen the recipe demo for this at tarla dalal workshop
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Healthy and delicious looking recipe...
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That's a great way to spoon spinach into a kid's diet.Coincidentally I've posted a spinach recipe as well :-)
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