Mash the Paneer and mix it with the potato. Heat oil and add jeera; once it crackles, add ginger and green chilli. Toss them for a few seconds, add the turmeric, and immediately add the Paneer-potato mixture.
Add salt to taste. Toss for 2-3 mins and take off the flame. Spread out on a tray and allow to cool completely. Add bread crumbs, chopped coriander, and almonds to the mix, and make round and flat patties. Roll the sides of the patty with some almonds and keep aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a pan and cook the patties on both sides till golden brown.
Spinach koftas are filled with paneer and served floating on a saffron coloured, velvety gravy. It also stands for shaam, or dusk, as represented by the darker shades of the spinach, while the paleness of the paneer symbolizes savera or dawn.
Chef Prasad exploits the meaty and robust quality of aubergines in this striking vegetarian recipe, using the vegetable to wrap up a gently spiced and aromatic quinoa, paneer and crunchy vegetable filling. A perfect mix of textures and flavours, this recipe could easily be multiplied to feed a crowd.
This recipe is perfect for a summertime dinner party. Star anise and fennel seeds are widely available, while chaat masala can be bought from Indian grocery stores and online. This dessert requires overnight freezing so make sure you start it in plenty of time.
