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Malai Kofta

Also known as - Malai Kofta Curry

Malai kofta is a popular dish in Indian cuisine that consists of deep-fried dumplings (also known as kofta) served in a creamy tomato-based sauce. It’s a perfect option for vegetarians or anyone looking for a rich and satisfying meal.

Serves4

Cooking Time18-20 Min

Preparation Time10-15 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

Ingredients

  • For kofta

    • 1 cup grated paneer

    • 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes

    • 1/4 cup grated mawa

    • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

    • 1 tsp chopped ginger

    • 1-2 chopped green chillies

    • 2 tbsp cornflour

    • salt to taste

    • oil for frying

  • For stuffing kofta

    • 2 tbsp chopped kaju

    • 2 tbsp chopped raisins

    • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

  • For gravy

    • 2 tbsp butter

    • 1 tbsp oil

    • 1 bay leaf

    • 2-3 cloves

    • 1 inch cinnamon stick

    • 1 tsp cumin

    • 2-3 green cardamoms

    • 2 chopped onion 

    • 1 inch chopped ginger

    • 6-7 chopped garlic cloves 

    • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

    • 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

    • 2 tsp coriander powder

    • 4 chopped tomatoes

    • salt 

    • 12-14 cashews

    • water as required

  • For finale cooking

    • 2 tbsp butter

    • salt to taste

    • 1 tsp kasuri methi

    • 1 tsp honey 

    • 2 tbsp fresh cream

    • veg stock or water as required 

  • For garnish

    • fresh cream 

    • coriander leaves

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Take a bowl and add chopped raisins, chopped cashew and cardamom powder. Mix well.
  2. 2

    Take another bowl, add paneer, mashed potatoes, grated mava, cornflour, chopped coriander leaves, salt and mix well.
  3. 3

    Take a small portion of the potato mixture and make a cavity,
  4. 4

    Stuff in some mixture.
  5. 5

    Shape it in small balls and keep aside.
  6. 6

    Heat oil in a deep bottom pan deep fry the kofta and keep aside.
  7. 7

    Heat oil in a pan, add butter, whole spices, cumin, cloves, green cardamoms and saute.
  8. 8

    Now add onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add powder spices and cook for a minute.
  9. 9

    Add tomatoes, cashews, salt and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10

    Add water and cook it for 15-20 minutes.
  11. 11

    Now grind the mixture into fine puree.
  12. 12

    Strain the mixture and keep aside.
  13. 13

    In a pan add strained puree, vegetable stock or water.
  14. 14

    Add kasuri methi, butter and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  15. 15

    Add fresh cream and mix well.
  16. 16

    Add, salt, honey and mix well.
  17. 17

    Pour the gravy over the kofta.
  18. 18

    Serve and garnish with fresh cream and coriander leaves.

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