Malai Kofta

Name: Malai Kofta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Fresh coriander leaves', 'amount': 'Handful, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'To taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Kasuri methi', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Garam masala', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Red chili powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Turmeric powder', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh cream', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomatoes', 'amount': '2, blanched and pureed'}; {'ingredient': 'Oil', 'amount': 'For deep frying'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'To taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Corn flour', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Coriander leaves', 'amount': 'Handful, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Green chili', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 inch, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Cashews', 'amount': '10, soaked and finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Paneer', 'amount': '200g, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Potatoes', 'amount': '2 large, boiled and mashed'}

An exquisite dish hailing from the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire, Malai Kofta is a delightful indulgence of fried potato and paneer balls, tenderly soaked in a creamy tomato-based sauce. This decadent main course is a beloved staple in Indian celebrations. The kofta balls, perfectly crisp on the outside and luxuriously soft on the inside, are immersed in a rich and aromatic gravy. Paired with fluffy naan bread or fragrant basmati rice, each bite takes you on a delicious journey through the flavors of India. The dish is perfectly complemented by a side of mint chutney or a cooling raita, elevating your culinary experience.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Fresh coriander leaves (handful, chopped)
Salt (to taste)
Sugar (1 teaspoon)
Kasuri methi (1 teaspoon)
Garam masala (1 teaspoon)
Red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
Fresh cream (1/2 cup)
Tomatoes (2, blanched and pureed)
Oil (for deep frying)
Salt (to taste)
Corn flour (2 tablespoons)
Coriander leaves (handful, chopped)
Green chili (1, finely chopped)
Ginger (1 inch, finely chopped)
Onion (1, finely chopped)
Cashews (10, soaked and finely chopped)
Paneer (200g, grated)
Potatoes (2 large, boiled and mashed)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, grated paneer, soaked cashews, chopped onion, ginger, green chili, 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.
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the kofta balls until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside on a paper towel.
In a separate pan, heat some oil and add the tomato puree. Cook for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, kasuri methi, sugar, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat and add fresh cream. Stir well to combine.
Add the fried kofta balls to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
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: 490 • Fat: 32g • Carbs: 36g • Protein: 14g • Sodium: 980mg • Sugar: 6g

Malai Kofta

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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