Malai Kofta Recipe
Cottage cheese and Potato dumplings in rich cashew nut and almond gravy
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Ingredients
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Kofta Ingredients
Gravy Ingredients
Method
Kofta Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Kofta Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, boiled and mashed potatoes, cornflour, garam masala, and salt. Mix well until a smooth dough is formed.
- 2
Shape the Koftas
Divide the mixture into small equal portions and roll them into smooth balls.
- 3
Fry the Koftas
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the kofta balls into the oil, frying them in batches until golden brown.
- 4
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the fried koftas and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Gravy Preparation
- 5
Prepare Nut Paste
Soak the cashew nuts and almonds in warm water for about 30 minutes, then drain and blend them into a smooth paste using a little water.
- 6
- 7
Add Ginger-Garlic
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 8
Cook Tomato Mixture
Mix in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
- 9
Add Nut Paste and Simmer
Add the nut paste and water to the pan, stirring well. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 10
Add Cream and Final Seasoning
Stir in the cream and let it cook for another 2 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
- 11
Combine Koftas with Gravy
Carefully place the fried koftas in the gravy and let them soak for a couple of minutes before serving.
- 12
Garnish
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
