Shaam Savera Recipe
Shaam Savera is the unique representation of the grated cottage cheese and stuffed spinach roundels cooked with saffron and honey tinge.
Prep Time
40minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Prep Time
40minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Step 1
  2. Trim the spinach leaves and blanch them in eight cups of boiling water for two to three minutes. Drain and refresh under cold water.
  3. Step 2
  4. Squeeze out the excess water, cool and chop finely. Transfer into a deep bowl. In another bowl mash the paneer with a little salt and a pinch of green cardamom powder. Divide into eight equal portions and roll into balls.
  5. Step 3
  6. Heat two tablespoons oil in a non stick shallow pan, add the cumin seeds, garlic and green chillies and sauté. Add the gram flour and continue to sauté for one to two minutes. Add the turmeric powder and stir.
  7. Step 4
  8. Add the spinach and salt sauté, stirring continuously, until the mixture is dry and begins to leave the sides of the pan. Set aside to cool. Divide into eight equal portions. For the makhni gravy puree the tomatoes till smooth. Heat the oil in a deep non
  9. Step 5
  10. Add the butter and cook for some more time. Take each spinach portion, flatten it on your palm and place a paneer ball in the center. Gather the edges and shape into a ball. Spread the cornstarch in a plate and rolls the stuffed spinach balls in it. Shake
  11. Step 6
  12. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Gently slide in the stuffed spinach balls, two at a time, and deep fry on low heat for two to three minutes or till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
  13. Step 7
  14. Add the dried fenugreek leaves and honey to the gravy. Stir and cook for five minutes more. Add the cream and cook for two minutes more. Pour the makhni gravy into a serving bowl, halve the koftas and place on the gravy and serve immediately.