Malai Kofta Recipe That Will Melt Your Heart

For special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself to something delicious, Malai kofta is a rich and decadent Indian dish. The paneer, potatoes, and a variety of nuts and spices are used to make the koftas, which are then served with a creamy tomato-based gravy. While this recipe requires some time and work to prepare, the end result is a dish of restaurant caliber that is sure to please.

Malai Kofta Recipe 

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For the kofta

• 2 cups grated paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
• 2 boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews
• 1/4 cup chopped raisins
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp chopped green chilies
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, for frying

For the gravy

• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/4 cup cashews, soaked in water
• 2 tsp butter
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp chopped green chilies
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt, to taste
• Coriander leaves, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine the grated paneer, mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, chopped cashews, chopped raisins, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, garam masala, and salt in a sizable bowl. Make a good mixture.
2. Create small balls (koftas) of the mixture with your hands that measure approximately 2 inches in diameter.
3. In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. The koftas should be fried in batches until golden brown all over. After removing from the oil, place the object on a paper towel to absorb any extra oil.
4. Melt butter over medium heat in a different pan. Green chilies should be chopped, and ginger should be grated. Sauté for one minute.
5. Add the cream, salt, cashews, garam masala, and tomato puree. The gravy should be well-stirred and simmered for 5-7 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.
6. The fried koftas should be added to the gravy and cooked there for 5-7 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
7. Add coriander leaves as a garnish and serve hot with rice or naan.

Enjoy your Malai Kofta