Malai Koftas!

Malai Kofta is one of the most popular Indian recipes made on special occasions. The koftas in a super rich gravy are everyone’s favorite. It’a a perfect recipe to be served in parties. Do try this recipe & share your inputs.

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Ingredients for Kofte:

• 1 Medium Potato, boiled & garted
• 150 gms Paneer, grated
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
• Pinch of cardamom powder
• ½ inch-Ginger, grated
• A pinch of Baking Soda
• 2 tbsp Corn Flour
• Finely chopped Coriander
• Oil for deep fryingIngredients for gravy:

Ingredients for gravy:

• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 Cardamom pods
• 6-8 Black Peppercorns
• ½ tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 medium Onion, sliced
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 inch-Ginger, coarsely grounded
• 3-4 Garlic Cloves, coarsely grounded
• ½ cup Cashew nuts / Cashew paste
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

Method

Koftas

– In a mixing bowl, grate potatoes, and paneer.
– Add salt, black pepper, cardamom powder, baking soda, grated ginger, and finely chopped corriander.
– Add refined flour for binding.
-Make small lemon sized balls.
– Deep fry the koftas and cook on low flame till golden brown in colour.
– Drain the koftas in an absorbent paper. Keep aside for further use.

Gravy
– In a pan, add ghee and oil.
– Add yogurt and mix well.
– Add red chilli powder, black pepper powder, fresh coriander, green chillies, and cook until oil separates (approx. 4-5 minutes).
– Add reserved stock, salt, and bring it to boil.
– Add soaked rice, mix and cook on medium high flame until water is reduced (4-5 minutes). Cover & steam cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
-Garnish with fried onion & serve!