Malai Kofta By Usmishra

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Malai kofta is a creamy paneer based kofta or dumpling recipe which ar deep fried and then simmered in a rich delicious gravy prepared in true indian style. A subtly spiced up curry complements the the rich taste of malai koftas amd makes it a party special dish.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Koftas
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tbsp coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
oil for frying

Other Ingredients
6 to 7 tomatoes , pureed
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
2/3 cup fresh cream
1 tbsp ginger (adrak) julliennes
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
3 cardamoms
1/2 cup butter
2 green chillies
2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
5 tsp sugar

Method

For the koftas

Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small round balls.
Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the koftas till they turn golden brown and crsip.
Keep aside.

How to proceed

Put the tomatoes in a deep pan and add 2 cups water, ginger, garlic paste, green chillies, cloves, cardamom and salt, mix well and cook till the mixture resembles a sauce. Reduce to the sauce consistency to a low heat.
Strain and bring it to boil.
Add the butter and cream, kasoori methi, ginger and sugar and mix well and cook for 15-20 minutes, while stirring continously.
Add the koftas and serve hot.