Description
Soft paneer and potato dumplings simmered in a rich, creamy tomato cashew gravy, this Malai Kofta is indulgent, comforting, and perfect for special dinners or festive meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1 cup crumbled paneer
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 cup cashew paste
- 1/2 cup fresh cream
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, crumbled paneer, cornstarch, green chilies, cilantro, salt, and half of the garam masala. Mix gently and shape into small round balls.
- Fry the kofta in batches until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté chopped onion until soft and lightly golden. Add ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and remaining garam masala. Cook until the oil begins to separate.
- Add cashew paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in water and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Lower the heat and stir in fresh cream.
- Gently place the fried kofta into the gravy just before serving.
- Garnish with additional cream and cilantro if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- Fry kofta in batches to prevent overcrowding and breaking.
- Add cream on low heat to avoid curdling.
- Add kofta to the gravy just before serving to keep them soft.
- Adjust spice level by reducing green chilies or red chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Malai Kofta, paneer kofta curry, creamy Indian curry, vegetarian curry recipe, North Indian main dish