About
Malai Kofta is a popular North Indian dish. It consists of fried balls (koftas) made from paneer (cottage cheese) and potato, which are then soaked in a creamy and spicy gravy. The word 'Malai' refers to the cream used in the dish and 'Kofta' is the term used for the fried balls. It’s often served at special or festive occasions like weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. It is best enjoyed with naan, roti or jeera rice.
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Recipe
Ingredients
For Kofta
grated paneer (cottage cheese)
2 cups
potatoes, boiled
2
cornflour
2 tablespoons
cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon
salt
Pinch
to taste For Gravy
onion, finely chopped
1
tomatoes, pureed
2
ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon
green chilies, finely chopped
2
garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
salt to taste
cream
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Combine all the ingredients for the kofta in a bowl and mix until well combined.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas until golden brown. Set aside.
Step 3:
In another pan, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
Step 4:
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for a minute.
Step 5:
Add pureed tomatoes, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates from the masala.
Step 6:
Add cream and cook for a few minutes.
Step 7:
Finally, add the fried koftas and cook for a couple of minutes.
Step 8:
Serve hot with naan or rice.
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