You are here: Home > Videos > Nawabi Kesar Koftas Video Nawabi Kesar Koftas Video Viewed 2158 times Nawabi Kesar Koftas Video. The grandeur of this recipe is evident from the ingredients that go into the kofta. A range of dairy products, saffron and dry fruits give these Nawabi Kesar Koftas a melt-in-the-mouth texture and magnificent flavour. Tweet Recipe Description for Nawabi Kesar Koftas Preparation Time: 20 minsCooking Time: 25 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For The Kesar Koftas a few saffron (kesar) strands1 tbsp milk1/4 cup grated mawa (khoya)1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)1/2 cup boiled , peeled and grated potatoes1 tbsp roughly chopped raisins (kismis)1 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp plain flour (maida)1 tsp finely chopped green chillies salt to tasteTo Be Blend Into A Smooth Paste (using 1/4 Cup Of Water)3/4 cup sliced onions1 tbsp broken cashewnuts (kaju)1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)2 tsp aniseeds (vilayati saunf)2 tbsp freshly grated coconut2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)1 tsp chopped green chillies4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces2 cardamoms (elaichi)2 cloves (laung / lavang) a small stick of cinnamon (dalchini)6 curry leaves (kadi patta) salt to tasteFor The Gravy1 tbsp oil4 tbsp tomato puree1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) salt to taste1/4 cup fresh creamFor The Garnish1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)For Serving rotis/parathas Method For the kesar koftasCombine the saffron and milk in a small bowl and mix well.Combine all the ingredients along with the saffron-milk mixture in a deep bowl and mix well.Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry, a few koftas at a time, on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all sides.Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.For the gravyHeat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes.Add the tomato purée, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.Add ½ cup of water, dried fenugreek leaves and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Lower the flame, add the fresh cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.How to proceedJust before serving, re-heat the gravy, add the koftas, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Serve hot garnished with coriander. See step by step images of Nawabi Kesar Koftas recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Popular Restaurant Gravies