Spinach Malfati

 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.