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Malai Kofta

Name: Malai Kofta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Potatoes', 'amount': '2 medium, boiled and mashed'}; {'ingredient': 'Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)', 'amount': '1 cup, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Cashews', 'amount': '1/4 cup, soaked in water'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 medium, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 inch, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Green chili', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh coriander leaves', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Corn flour', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Oil', 'amount': 'for frying'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomatoes', 'amount': '3 medium, pureed'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh cream', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cashew paste', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Turmeric powder', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Red chili powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Coriander powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Garam masala', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': 'as needed'}

Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Malai Kofta, a quintessential dish from North India. This luxurious meal features golden, crispy potato and paneer balls simmered in a velvety tomato-based sauce, spiced to perfection. Traditionally served during festive occasions, Malai Kofta reflects the culinary artistry of Indian cuisine, where every bite offers a burst of flavor and a hint of nostalgia. Pair it with warm naan or fragrant basmati rice for a truly satisfying experience.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Potatoes (2 medium, boiled and mashed)
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) (1 cup, grated)
Cashews (1/4 cup, soaked in water)
Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
Ginger (1 inch, grated)
Green chili (1, finely chopped)
Fresh coriander leaves (1/4 cup, chopped)
Corn flour (2 tablespoons)
Salt (to taste)
Oil (for frying)
Tomatoes (3 medium, pureed)
Fresh cream (1/2 cup)
Cashew paste (2 tablespoons)
Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
Red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
Coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
Garam masala (1 teaspoon)
Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) (1 teaspoon)
Sugar (1 teaspoon)
Water (as needed)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, grated paneer, soaked and drained cashews, chopped onion, grated ginger, green chili, chopped coriander leaves, corn flour, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into round kofta balls, ensuring they are smooth without cracks.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, gently drop the kofta balls into the oil and fry until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove them from the oil and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the tomato puree and cook for about 5 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
Stir in the cashew paste, fresh cream, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, kasuri methi, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Add water as needed to achieve your desired sauce consistency. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
Carefully place the fried kofta balls into the sauce and let them simmer for another 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 500 • Fat: 30g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 5g

Malai Kofta

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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