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Malai Kofta

A popular Indian vegetarian dish made of potato and paneer balls served in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty

Hard

Skills Required

Deep Frying, Making Gravy

Ingredients & Nutrition

600 kcal

Calories

15g

Protein

45g

Fat

35g

Carbs

5g

Fiber

10g

Sugar

700mg

Sodium

  • 2 large, boiled and mashed Potatoes
  • 1 cup, grated Paneer
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp each Spices for Kofta (coriander, garam masala)
  • for deep frying Oil
  • 2, for gravy Onion
  • 1 cup, for gravy Tomato Puree
  • 1/4 cup, for gravy Cashew Paste
  • 1/2 cup, for gravy Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp, for gravy Ginger-Garlic Paste

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Bake the koftas instead of frying for a healthier option.
  • Add a pinch of saffron to the gravy for a richer color.
  • Fill the koftas with a small amount of chopped nuts and raisins.
  • Use almond paste instead of cashew paste for the gravy.

Instructions:

1. For the koftas, combine mashed potatoes, paneer, cornstarch, and spices. Form into small balls and deep-fry until golden brown.

2. For the gravy, sauté onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.

3. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates. Stir in cashew paste and cook for a few more minutes.

4. Add water to reach desired consistency, then simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and sugar. Do not boil after adding cream.

6. To serve, place the koftas in a dish and. Pour the hot gravy over them. Garnish with cilantro.