Malai Kofta Recipe

 Malai Kofta is a popular North Indian dish made with fried dumplings (koftas) made of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and potatoes, served in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy. Here's a basic recipe for making Malai Kofta:

Ingredients:

For the Koftas:

• 200g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), grated

• 2 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)

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  Salt to taste

• 1/2 tsp red chili powder

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

• Oil for frying

For the Gravy:

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 2 tomatoes, pureed

• 1-inch ginger, grated

• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 cup cream

• Salt to taste

• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

Making the Koftas:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine grated paneer, mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, salt, red chili powder, garam masala, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well to form a smooth dough-like consistency.

• Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into round balls or oval shapes, as per your preference.

• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, gently drop the koftas into the oil and fry them until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

• Making the Gravy:

• Heat oil or ghee in a separate pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

• Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

• Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell goes away.

• Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.

• Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

• Add cream to the gravy and mix well. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.

Assembling:

Just before serving, place the fried koftas in a serving dish.

           Pour the hot gravy over the koftas.

           Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

            Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Malai Kofta!

Posted by- Anchal Shalyaj Sharma