Malai Kofta
A very rich dish and tasty too.
Ingredients (For the Koftas)
Potatoes 2 - 3 (boiled, peeled & mashed)
Paneer 1/2 cup (grated)
Green chillies 2 - 3 (chopped)
Coriander leaves A bunch (finely chopped)
Parsley leaves (optional) 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
Black pepper powder 1/2 - 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Grated Ginger 1 tsp
Salt To taste
Preparation
Knead all the above ingredients and make a dough like consistency. If you wish you can add cashewnut, raisins, cheese cubes or anything as per your taste as stuffing inside the kofta.
Make kofta balls and deep fry in oil ( it will be more tasty in olive oil ). You will get crispy balls !
Ingredients (For the Gravy)
Onion 3 (finely chopped)
Tomatoes 2 (finely chopped)
Cashewnuts 20 pieces (around)
Fresh grated coconut 1/2 cup
Chilli powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Curd 1/2 cup (not sour)
Oil or Ghee 4 tbsp
Salt To taste
Water 1 and 1/2 cup
Fresh Cream (optional) 1/2 cup
Preparation
In a kadai, heat oil or ghee, fry the onions till it turns translucent and grind it with grated coconut and cashewnuts (soaked in water or warm milk).
Fry the paste till the oil releases. (add little oil in the same kadai to fry)
When the oil starts releasing, add salt, chilli powder. Mix them well.
Add tomatoes (chopped) to it and cook till it becomes soft.
Sim the stove and slowly add curd and water. Then add garam masala powder.
Let it boil for two minutes and remove it from the stove.
If you wish to have crispy koftas, add them just before serving or if you want soft ones, then add them a little before.
Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves !
Pour some cream on top of the koftas before serving.. it tastes yummy !!
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