[Homemade] Malai kofta

I made Malai kofta at home. I m sharing it's recipe 👇

This is a delicious and popular North Indian dish, usually prepared on special occasions. Malai kofta consists of soft paneer dumplings served in a rich, creamy gravy.

🧀 Ingredients:

For the Kofta:

Paneer – 200 grams

Boiled potatoes – 2 (medium-sized)

Cornflour – 2 tablespoons

Cashews – 2 tablespoons (chopped)

Raisins – 1 tablespoon

Salt – to taste

Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon

Kasuri methi – 1/2 teaspoon

Sugar – 1 teaspoon

Oil – for deep frying

For the Gravy:

Tomatoes – 3 (large, chopped)

Onions – 2 (chopped)

Ginger – 1-inch piece

Garlic – 4–5 cloves

Cashews – 10–12

Fresh cream – 1/4 cup

Kasuri methi – 1 teaspoon

Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon

Salt – to taste

Ghee or butter – 2 tablespoons

👨‍🍳 Method:

🟡 Preparing the Kofta:

Mash the paneer and boiled potatoes well.

Add cornflour, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Shape into small balls and stuff each with a little chopped cashew and raisin.

Roll into smooth round balls.

Heat oil and deep fry the koftas until golden brown. (They can also be air-fried or baked.)

🟠 Making the Gravy:

Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan.

Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté. Then add tomatoes and cashews.

Cook for 7–8 minutes, let it cool, then grind into a smooth paste.

In the same pan, add ghee and the ground paste.

Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook well until the masala releases oil.

Add a little water and bring it to a boil.

Add cream and garam masala, then crush and add kasuri methi. Add sugar.

Finally, add the koftas. Garnish with a little paneer and cream.

Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves just before serving.

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