Yields:
3 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time:
25 Mins
Total Time:
40 Mins
True to its name, Malai Kofta is a creamy and scrumptious main course dish recipe which is quite famous in North India. Koftas are made using paneer and potatoes(Any potatoes works good but Gold Potatoes give good results) added with some spices in a creamy gravy made out of tomatoes and onions and dry fruits that provides it its rich taste. It is mainly served with naan or parathas or Rotis but Rice can also be a alternative.
It can be made in different gravies i.e white or red, White gravy will be cashew and onion based and red gravy will consist of tomatoes,onions ,cashew/almonds and other spices. It can also be made without onion garlic. That’s what today’s recipe is about.
Malai Koftas are a treat to your eyes and mouth. Even kids will like the creamy, smooth and yummy taste of this Malai Kofta recipe.
You can serve this rich dish to your family if you want to give them a restaurant like feeling sitting in your home as they may be bored of the same meal every day.
So, what are you waiting for? Just follow the given instruction and enjoy every bite! Trust us, the kofta will melt instantly in your mouth and will lead to an explosion of flavors.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
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For Koftas
- For Malai Kofta Curry
Instructions
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Kofta Preparation
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Grate or smash boiled potatoes in a bowl
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Add 1 cup Paneer
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Add Salt to Taste
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Add 2 finely chopped green Chilies
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Add 1 cup finely chopped Coriander
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Add 1/2 cup grated Ginger
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Add 3/4 cup Cornflour
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Add 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
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Mix Everything together and make a dough.
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Add chopped Dry Fruits and mix everything
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Make Round balls or Oblonged Balls
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In a Pan, Heat some Oil and fry the Koftas
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Turn them once they turn brown on one side.
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Remove them from Oil and put on a Tissue to drain excess oil.
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Put the Koftas in a Serving Bowl
For Kofta Curry Preparation
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In A Pan, Add 1 tsp of Jeera in 1 tablespoon of hot Oil
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Add Bay Leaves and few cardamons
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Add Cloves, Cinnamon sticks and Black Peppercorns
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Add Few Cashews
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Add 2 tomatoes cut in pieces
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Add few ginger pieces
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Add 2 green chillies cut in pieces
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Add some water! P.S: i am using whey water made while making paneer as it is healthy!
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Add 2 tsp coriander powder
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Add 1 tsp turmeric powder
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Add 2 tsp red chilli powder and some water
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Add few almonds (optional)
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Let it cook for 5-10 mins
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Then grind it to a smooth Paste
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Strain the mixture to a pan to give a smooth consistency
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Add Salt to Taste
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Add 2 Tsp Cream/Malai
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Let it Boil for 5 mins . Garnish it with Kasuri Methi
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Pour the Gravy on the Koftas in a Serving Bowl
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Pour some cream on Top
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Ass some Dry fruits and Kasuri Methi for Garnishing
