Garam Masala spiced Palak Paneer Timbale
The humble Palak Paneer saag is served in a gourmet Timbale Avatar! A simple kachumber kind of salad served on the side along with the soft creamy Timbale makes for a hearty meal.The addition of Ragi (millet) rava (semolina) instead of rice ups the health quotient.
Servings
2servings
Cook Time
1minutes
Servings
2servings
Cook Time
1minutes
Ingredients
For the Timbale
For the Garnish
For the Salad/Kachumbar
Instructions
To make the Timbale
  1. Preheat the oven to 190 degree celcius.
  2. Grease two 175ml/ 3/4 cup Ramekins.
  3. Line the base with a parchment paper and grease the paper.
  4. In a pan heat the butter. Add the onion and the ginger garlic paste.
  5. Saute for 1-2 minutes and then add the green chilly, Garam masala.
  6. Saute for a few seconds and then add the Ragi Rava
  7. Mix properly. Take off the heat.
  8. Add the Spinach puree, paneer,fresh coriander, cream,salt and sugar.
  9. Mix well and let the mixture cool a bit.
  10. Whisk the egg and add this to the spinach mixture.
  11. Spoon the spinach mixture into the ramekins and place in a deep baking tray with tall sides.
  12. Add hot water to the baking tray to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  13. Bake for about 40-45 minutes till just set. (Insert a tester and check if it comes out clean)
  14. Invert onto a plate and peel off the paper.
  15. Serve hot garnished with the fried Ginger and garlic-chilly oil and the salad on the side. (recipes below)
For the garnish
  1. Heat the oil in a very small pan.
  2. Add the Ginger and fry till crisp.Take it out of the oil and drain on a paper towel.
  3. In the same oil, add the cumin seeds and the Asafoetida.
  4. Add the garlic and fry till golden.
  5. Take off the heat and add the sliced Red chilly
For the Salad/Kachumbar
  1. Mix all the ingredients and serve.