Malai Kofta Curry ( Microwave)
by Tarla Dalal
21 Jan 2012
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A simple yet flavourful tomato-based curry takes on a rich form with the addition of potato and cottage cheese kofta stuffed with dry fruits.
Malai Kofta Curry ( Microwave) recipe - How to make Malai Kofta Curry ( Microwave)
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Makes 2 servings
For The Koftas
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
1/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp chopped cashewnuts (kaju)
2 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
salt to taste
For The Curry
2 tsp tomato puree
1 tsp cornflour dissolved in 4 tbsp milk
a pinch of sugar
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
To Be Ground To A Smooth Paste
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
2 tbsp roughly chopped onions
2 whole dry red chillies
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 tsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
1/4 cup water
For The Garnish
1 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tbsp grated processed cheese
Method
For the koftas
For the curry
For the koftas
- For the koftas
- Combine the potatoes, paneer, plain flour, coriander, chillies, milk and salt in a bowl and mix well to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal sized portions and keep aside.
- In 1 portion of the dough stuff ½ a cashewnut and 1 raisin and shape it into a small ball.
- Repeat for the remaining 9 portions.
- Place them on a microwave-proof plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Keep aside.
For the curry
- For the curry
- Combine the oil, prepared paste, tomato puree, cornflour-milk mixture, sugar and ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Add the koftas and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Serve hot garnished with grated cheese.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 359 cal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 419.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg |
| Folic Acid | 21.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 163.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 11.5 mg |
| Potassium | 148.5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg |
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