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.

A Timbale is a baked savory custard like dish usually made with meat, cheese, vegetables and eggs. Pasta or rice is sometimes added to the creamy mixture too. This elegant dish can be made almost with any vegetable.

There is a Light up your Diwali contest going on at The Urban spice. We have to create recipes with Spinach ,Egg , Brown Rice, Khoya or Oats as the core ingredient.

I thought of a Spinach Timable which has been on my mind for a while. Currently I am in a ‘fusion food’ creative mode and so the Spinach Timbale turned into a Garam Masala spiced Palak Paneer Timbale :).Two core ingredients Spinach and Eggs are incorporated in this recipe! So,this recipe has been created for The Urban Spice and KitchenAid India Diwali Contest.

Instead of using any Pasta or Rice I preferred using Ragi/Nagli Rava. You can swap this with Semolina or any Millet if you like.

To add a little crunch and flavour, add some finely julienned Ginger as a garnish along with a garlic-Red Chilly flavoured  (Tadka) . A simple Kachumber kind of salad served on the side along with the soft creamy Timbale makes for a hearty meal, using day to day ingredients-The humble Palak Paneer Sabji  in gourmet avatar! It was super tasty as it is, but you can also serve this with a Tomato gravy if you like. These can be made ahead and baked just when you want to serve them.

Here’s the recipe for my Garam Masala Spiced Palak Paneer Timbale

Garam Masala spiced Palak Paneer Timbale

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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.

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Servings

2 servings

Cook Time

1 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Cook Time 1 minutes

Garam Masala spiced Palak Paneer Timbale Print Recipe 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. Cuisinefusion Servings 2 servings Cook Time 1 minutes Servings 2 servings Cook Time 1 minutes

Ingredients

For the Timbale

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 1 chilly green finely chopped
• 1/2 - 1 tsps garam masala
• 1/4 cup Ragi (millet) rava (semolina) soaked in water for 5 minutes
• 1/2 cup spinach Puree
• 1/2 cup paneer grated or crumbled
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp fresh cream (I used Amul)
• 1 small pinch sugar
• Handful of coriander leaves chopped
• salt to taste

For the Garnish

• 2 - 3 Tbsp oil
• 1 inch ginger piece,finely julienned
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic ,sliced
• 1/2 chilly fresh Red sliced

For the Salad/Kachumbar

• 1 small onion , sliced
• 1 small tomato , sliced lengthwise
• 1/4 cup cabbage shredded
• 1 small cucumber , sliced lengthwise
• Salt & Red chilli powder to taste
• 1/2 tsp lime juice
• few sprigs fresh coriander leaves

Servings: servings

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.