Malai Kofta Recipe

Name: Mintt Indian Cuisines Malai Kofta Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese); 150 grams Boiled and mashed potatoes; 50 grams Grated carrot; 2 tbs Chopped coriander leaves; 1 tsp Garam masala; 2 tbs Cornflour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 to taste Oil (for frying); 2 tbs Oil; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 medium Chopped onions; 1 tbs Ginger-garlic paste; 1 cup Tomato puree; 1 cup Heavy cream; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1 to taste Salt; 1 cup Water

Inspired by Mintt Indian Cuisine

Time1h

Serves4

Soft and creamy homemade vegetable cheese dumplings cooked in a mild sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Kofta

7.05 oz (200 grams) Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)

5.29 oz (150 grams) Boiled and mashed potatoes

1 3/4 oz (50 grams) Grated carrot

2 tbs Chopped coriander leaves

1 tsp Garam masala

2 tbs Cornflour

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 to taste Oil (for frying)

For the Gravy

2 tbs Oil

1 tsp Cumin seeds

1 medium Chopped onions

1 tbs Ginger-garlic paste

1 cup Tomato puree

1 cup Heavy cream

1 tsp Garam masala

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

1 cup Water

Method

For the Kofta

Prepare the Kofta Mixture

In a mixing bowl, combine the paneer, boiled and mashed potatoes, grated carrot, chopped coriander leaves, garam masala, cornflour, and salt.

Shape the Kofta

Mix all the ingredients until well combined. Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into round balls or koftas.

Fry the Kofta

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, gently add the koftas and fry until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

For the Gravy

Prepare the Base

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

Add Onions and Paste

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for an additional minute.

Make the Sauce

Pour in the tomato puree and cook for about 10-12 minutes until the oil separates from the mixture. Add garam masala and salt, stirring well.

Finish the Gravy

Add heavy cream and water to the pan, mixing until well combined. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Combine Koftas and Gravy

Gently place the fried koftas in the gravy and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.