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Malai Kofta Recipe

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Step-by-step

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firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 3 potato and ¾ cup paneer.
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also add 1 chilli, 2 tbsp coriander, ¼ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp salt.
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add 2 tbsp raisins and 2 tbsp cashew to have crunchy bite in kofta.
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mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
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now add 2 tbsp maida and mix well forming a soft dough. maida helps to absorb moisture and bind the mixture well.
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prepare a small ball sized kofta by greasing hand with oil.
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deep fry on medium hot oil.
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stir occasionally, making sure the koftas are cooked uniformly.
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fry until the kofta turn golden brown and crisp.
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drain off the koftas and keep aside.

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Curry preparation for malia kofta

  1. firstly, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
  2. saute until onions changes colour slightly.
  3. further add 2 tomato and saute slightly.
  4. now add 2 tbsp cashew and continue to saute until tomatoes soften completely.
  5. cool completely and transfer to a blender.
  6. blend to smooth paste adding water if required.
  7. now filter the mixture to get rid of skin and seeds.
  8. filter until silky smooth onion-tomato puree is attained. keep aside.
  9. in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil.
  10. saute 1 tsp cumin, 2 pod cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 clove until it turns aromatic.
  1. further keeping the flame on low, add 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp coriander powder and ¼ tsp cumin powder.
  1. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
  1. further add in the prepared onion tomato puree, 1 tsp salt and mix well.
  1. cover and cook until the mixture starts to thicken and oil separates from sides.
  1. now add ¼ cup cream and mix on low flame until it’s well combined.
  1. further, add ½ cup water and mix well adjusting consistency as required.
  1. get the curry to a boil, add 1 tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
  1. finally, pour the curry over kofta and malai kofta is ready to enjoy.
malai kofta curry

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Notes

  • firstly, add the curry over kofta just before serving to prevent kofta from turning soggy.
  • also, adding cream makes curry rich and creamy.
  • additionally, adding cashew and raisins in kofta will make kofta rich.
  • finally, malai kofta recipe tastes great when prepared creamy and not spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/malai-kofta-recipe-malai-kofta-curry/