Shaam Savera

Koftas made of paneer coated with spinach in a creamy tomato sauce

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Shaam savera is my best-known signature dish and one of my first creations on national TV. I had not planned to make this on the day of the shoot, but creativity took over and this is what I came up with!

Ingredients

For the koftas

  • 5 medium bunches fresh spinach, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 quar

Method

  1. Make the koftas: Wash the spinach leaves under running water.
  2. Place a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, add 8 cups (1.6 liters) water, and bring to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and refresh under cold water. Squeeze