Malai Kofta By Vinodsharma

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The delectable malai kofta is a vegetable and paneer kofta curry (besan coated dumplings) simmered in a rich and spicy tomato based gravy. Enjoy cooking this vegetable specialty, vegetable malai kofta using this easy to prepare tasty malai kofta recipe.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Koftas
100 gms low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
5 potatoes , boiled and mashed
1 onion , chopped
1 tbsp green peas
1/2 tbsp raisins (kismis)
5 green chillies , finely chopped
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1/2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

For Gravy
125 gms low fat cream
50 gms low fat paneer (cottage cheese) , mashed
100 gms low fat milk
1 onion , chopped
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
2 to 3 garlic (lehsun) cloves , crushed
1/2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup low fat curds (dahi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 pods of cardamoms
salt to taste
1 tsp oil

For Garnishing
1 tbsp grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
1/2 tbsp low fat cream

Method

For koftas

Combine all the ingredients except raisins and mix well.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small balls.
Place 2 rasins in between and roll again to shape them as koftas.
Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the koftas till they turn golden brown and crisp from all the sides.
Keep aside.

For the gravy

Combine the curds along with the spices, mix well and keep aside.
Blend the remaining ingredients, except coriander leaves in a mixer till smooth.
Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the curd-spices mixture and saute on a medium flame till the oil separates form the sides.
Add the paste and saute for 5-7 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups water and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the coriander.
Just before serving, place the koftas in a bowl and pour gravy over them.
Serve hot.