paneer kofta

Malai kofta is an Indian dish of potato paneer balls served with a flavorful, creamy and delicious curry. It is served with naan, roti, paratha or basmati rice.

Malai Kofta

potato boiled & crumbled ((about 2 large))

corn flour ((corn starch))

ginger paste

coriander leaves (chopped finely)

salt

garam masala

cashews

raisins

onions (cubed)

tomatoes (cubed)

cashew nuts

green cardamoms

½ inch cinnamon stick ((optional))

((optional))

oil ((or 2 tbsp butter))

bay leaf ((optional))

cardamoms ((optional))

ginger garlic paste

red chili powder ((adjust to taste))

garam masala ((adjust to taste))

coriander powder ((ground coriander seeds))

salt ((adjust

sugar

water ((¼ cup more if needed))

kasuri methi ((fenugreek leaves))

cream

Malai kofta

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. When the oil turns hot, add cardamoms, cloves &amp; cinnamon.

Then add onions and saute until they turn transparent or golden. 

Next add tomatoes &amp; cashews. Saute for 2 to 3 mins. Pour half cup water &amp; boil all the ingredients until soft &amp; mushy.

Turn off the stove and cool completely. Blend this to a smooth puree. Strain the puree (filter) through a strainer to another bowl.

Preparation

Heat a pan with oil or butter. Add bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamoms (all spices are optional here). Saute for a minute.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute on a low heat till the raw smell goes away. This takes about 2 to 3 mins.

Quickly stir in chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder,salt and sugar. Pour the onion tomato puree. Mix it well.

Saute for 3 to 4 mins for the raw smell of chili powder to go away.

Pour ½ to ¾ cup water to make a gravy. Cook covered until the gravy thickens and traces of oil are seen on top. The raw smell of the ingredients should have gone.

Add kasuri methi and taste test. If needed add more salt.

Regulate the flame to low and add cream. Stir and turn off the heat. Set this aside.

Making curry

To make malai kofta, boil potatoes until just done and not mushy.&nbsp;

Crumble them and add to a mixing bowl along with crumbled paneer, ginger paste, corn flour, salt, garam masala and chopped coriander leaves.

Also add raisins and cashews. Or you can stuff them in the koftas.

Mix everything well and divide the dough to 8 equal parts. Roll them to balls.

If you prefer, you can also flatten each ball. Place the cashews and raisins in the center and seal.

Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying. Check if the oil is hot enough by sliding in a small portion of the malai kofta mixture.

It has to rise without browning a lot. This is the right temperature. 

Wait for the oil to heat up and then slide 1 kofta ball to ensure they don&#x27;t disintegrate.

If the ball does not disintegrate or disperse in oil, then go ahead.

Slide the koftas one by one gently to the hot oil.

Deep fry on a medium flame until crisp and golden. Remove them to a steel colander or plate.

How to make malai kofta

Cool the gravy completelt and transfer it to a serving dish.

Cool the malai koftas slightly. Place them in the gravy and pour 1 tbsp of cream. (avoid adding hot koftas to hot gravy)

Garnish malai kofta with coriander leaves &amp; serve with butter naan or Jeera Rice.

Assembling malai kofta

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Malai kofta recipe link: http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/malai-kofta-recipe/

Malai kofta is a popular dish from north Indian cuisine. Vegetarian koftas are served with creamy, delicious and rich gravy. These koftas are made of paneer and potatoes. It is best served with plain basmati rice, roti, naan or paratha.

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Malai kofta recipe | Paneer kofta curry recipe

Malai kofta is a popular cottage cheese dish. Potato and paneer kofta in a creamy, rich, mild and lightly sweet gravy.

paneer (cottage cheese) (- grated)

potatoes (- boiled, peeled and grated)

red chili powder

cornflour ((corn starch))

⅛ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

almond flour (or 1 tablespoon milk powder

oil (for frying paneer koftas)

onion paste (or about 2 medium to large onions, pureed)

Tomato Puree (or about 2 large tomatoes pureed)

cashew paste

turmeric powder

ginger

¼ teaspoon garam masala

water

kasuri methi ((dry fenugreek leaves))

sugar as required ((optional))

tej patta ((indian bay leaf))

cinnamon

black cardamom

green cardamom

cloves

grated paneer ((cottage cheese))

coriander leaves ((cilantro leaves))

Mix all the ingredients mentioned under "For making paneer kofta" ingredient list except oil in a bowl.

Make medium sized balls and fry the paneer koftas in medium hot oil till golden.

Keep the fried kofta aside.

making paneer kofta

Remove extra oil from the same pan and keep about 1 or 1.5 tbsp oil.

Add all the whole spices and fry till the oil becomes fragrant.

First add the onion paste and brown it.

Now add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for some seconds till the raw aroma of the paste goes away.

Add the tomato puree and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder and cashew paste.

Stir and saute till the oil starts to leave the sides of the masala paste. Add water and stir.

Simmer till the gravy begins to thicken. Takes approx 11-12 minutes on a low flame.

Towards the end add crushed kasuri methi leaves and salt.

You can also add sugar if you want a light sweet taste in the curry. Simmer for 1-2 minutes more.

making malai kofta

Lastly, add the fried paneer kofta. If serving later, you can just prepare the gravy and add kofta while serving. These paneer kofta are really soft. So if you add them before and serve them later, they will break. 

While serving, garnish with some cream, grated paneer and coriander leaves.

Serve malai kofta hot with rotis, naan, steamed basmati rice or jeera rice.

serving malai kofta

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