MALAI KOFTA

Malai Kofta is a hugely popular dish on Indian Restaurent menus. It is a special occasion food probably because making it is a labor of love and takes time and effort. Malai Kofta is the perfect vegetarian alternative to meatballs.Goes well with Parathas.

INGREDIENTS: (for Kofta)

Paneer (Cottage cheese) 250 grams
Potato (boiled and smashed) - 3-4

Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Cashewnuts 50 gram
Coriander leaves - 1/2 cups

Corn flour -3-4 tsp

Oil 3-4 tsp for deep fry

INGREDIENTS: (for Curry)

Tomatoes 3 medium

Onion - 4 medi - finely chopped
Ginger Garlic paste 1 tsp
Green cardamoms 2-4
Cinnamon stick 1-2

Green chilly - 2-3
Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Cumin powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Yogurt 50 gram
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Fresh cream 2 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp

PROCESS:

1. Place smashed potatoes into a bowl, add paneer into it. Add salt to taste and all the masala,  add corn flour, cashew nuts, coriander leaves and mix well. Take small portions and shape into koftas. Deep-fry these koftas till golden.

2. Heat a frying pan, add Green cardamoms, cinnamon and Green chilly. Now add chopped onions and saute for 2 mins. Add tomato puree when the onion turns into light brown. Add all the masala (cumin, coriander, kashmiri chilly powder and salt), let it cook for another 2-3 mins. now add yogert, mix well and cover with a lid. (If you don't like a thick gravy, you can add half cup of water). Cook for 3-4 mins in low heat.

3. When the curry is almost done, add a little cream and garam masala powder and mix well.

4. Add the kofras in the gravy and let it cook for 2 more mins.

5. Garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.