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Step 1
Turn the instant pot on "saute" mode on the normal setting.
Step 2
Once the instant pot is hot, add oil.
Step 3
Once oil is hot, add onions and saute until translucent.
Step 4
Add ginger garlic paste and continue to saute for a few seconds
Step 5
Add tomatoes, cashews and spices - turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and saute it.
Step 6
Add water and deglaze the bottom of the pot with a spatula.
Step 7
Cancel saute mode, close the lid and turn the pressure cook mode or manual mode on high setting for 5 minutes with 'release valve' in sealing position.
Step 8
Once done, perform a quick release by moving the valve in venting position until the silver pin drops.
Step 9
Blend using a hand blender into a smooth paste. (You can blend in Vitamix or another blender)
Step 10
Add salt, sugar, and garam masala and mix it well.
Step 11
Add all the kofta ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Step 12
Mix everything well into a soft ball.
Step 13
Divide into 8 parts (about 30 grams each) and make smooth round balls.
Step 14
Preheat the air fryer to 360 °F
Step 15
Place the kofta balls in the air fryer basket preferably on parchment paper.
Step 16
Cook for 8 minutes at 360 °F.
Step 17
Apply oil on the kofta balls on all sides using a basting brush or an oil sprayer.
Step 18
Flip and cook for additional 8 minutes at 360 °F.
Step 19
Heat oil in a frying pan on medium-high flame.
Step 20
Once the oil is hot drop the kofta balls gently and deep fry from all sides until golden brown.
Step 21
Take the kofta balls out from the oil and place them on a kitchen towel.
Step 22
In a serving plate, place all the koftas.
Step 23
Cover it evenly with the curry.
Step 24
Garnish with cilantro leaves and optionally some heavy cream.