Malai Kofta Recipe ( मलाई कोफ्ता रेसिपी)

Malai kofta recipe 

Malai kofta is a delicious North Indian dish made with soft and creamy cottage cheese and potato dumplings in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy. Here's a simple recipe for making it at home:

Ingredients for koftas:

2 cups crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)

2 medium-sized boiled potatoes, mashed

1 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp green chili paste

1 tsp garam masala powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp cornflour

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying

Ingredients for gravy:

2 tbsp ghee or oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped

1/2 cup cashew nuts, soaked in water for 20-30 minutes

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

Salt to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

To make the koftas, combine the crumbled paneer, mashed potatoes, ginger paste, green chili paste, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, cornflour, and salt in a bowl. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency.

Divide the mixture into small equal-sized balls and shape them into smooth round balls. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and deep fry the koftas till they are golden brown. Drain them on a paper towel and keep them aside.

To make the gravy, heat ghee or oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When the seeds start to crackle, add finely chopped onions and sauté them till they turn golden brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then add chopped tomatoes and cook them till they are soft and mushy.

Add soaked cashew nuts along with the water they were soaked in, and cook for a few minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend it into a smooth paste. Strain the mixture through a sieve and pour it back into the pan.

Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook the gravy for a few minutes.

Add heavy cream and mix well. Cook the gravy for another minute or two.

Add the fried koftas to the gravy and cook for a minute or two, till the koftas are well coated with the gravy.

Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

Enjoy your delicious homemade malai kofta!