Malai Kofta Recipe
House-made vegetable and paneer dumplings, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
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Ingredients
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Kofta Ingredients
Gravy Ingredients
Method
Kofta Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Kofta Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated paneer, mashed potato, boiled green peas, cornflour, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- 2
Shape the Koftas
Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into small round balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Repeat for the remaining mixture.
- 3
Fry the Koftas
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the koftas in batches, frying them until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Gravy Preparation
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add Tomato Puree
Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- 7
Season the Gravy
Add garam masala, salt, and cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add Cream
Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream until well combined. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Assembly
- 9
Combine Koftas with Gravy
Gently add the fried koftas to the creamy tomato gravy and let them simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.
