Malai Kofta (creamy Malai Kofta)

Malai Kofta is a popular North Indian dish made with creamy and rich gravy and soft, melt-in-your-mouth kofta balls. It's a perfect dish for special occasions and gatherings.

Malai Kofta (creamy Malai Kofta)

Ingredients

  • For Kofta: <ul class="ingredientTags"> Potatoes
  • Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
  • Cashew nuts
  • Raisins
  • Cornflour
  • Green chili
  • Garam masala
  • Salt
  • Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes. Grate the paneer and mix it with mashed potatoes, cashew nuts, raisins, cornflour, green chili, garam masala, and salt. Shape into balls and fry until golden brown.
  2. For the gravy, blend onion, tomatoes, cashew nuts, and green chili into a smooth paste. Heat oil and butter, add cumin seeds, then the paste, and cook with spices. Add cream and simmer.
  3. Add the kofta balls to the gravy just before serving. Garnish with cream and cilantro.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
10g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Deep frying pan Saucepan Blender

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grater Mixing bowl

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve hot with naan or rice.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Be gentle while shaping the kofta balls to keep them soft and tender.

Cost

$15