Spinach Malfatti

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Baking time : 15 mins.
baking temperature : 200°c (400°f).
per serving
amt :174 gm calcium :294.0 mg cho :13.2 gm energy :278 kcal f.acid :74.2 mcg fat :20.8 gm fibre :0.7 gm iron :1.1 mg protein :8.3 gm vit a :3219.7 mcg vit c :25.8 mg

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Spinach Malfatti recipe - How to make Spinach Malfatti

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Preparation Time: 25 mins. Cooking Time: 25 mins. Total Time: 50 mins 4
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Ingredients

For the spinach dumplings
3 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
2 pinches nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
2 pinches baking powder
salt to taste

For the tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups tomato pulp
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato puree
4 tbsp milk
2 tbsp olive oil or oil
salt to taste

For the topping
1/4 cup grated processed cheese or paneer (cottage cheese)

Method

For the spinach dumplings

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

For the tomato sauce

Heat the olive oil, add the garlic and spring onions and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the tomato pulp and cook till the sauce thickens.
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).
Add the cream. mix well and keep aside.

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