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Malai Kofta
1h 40min
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Malai Kofta is a popular North Indian vegetarian dish consisting of fried potato and paneer dumplings served in a creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce. The soft and tender koftas are made with a mixture of mashed potatoes, paneer, and aromatic spices, then deep-fried until golden brown. The rich and flavorful sauce is prepared with tomatoes, onions, cashews, and a blend of spices. This delicious and comforting dish is perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a hearty and satisfying vegetarian meal.
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8 g
8 g
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Prepare the kofta mixture
Boil the potatoes until tender. Peel and mash the potatoes. Crumble the paneer. Finely chop the green chili. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, crumbled paneer, chopped green chili, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
Shape the koftas
Divide the kofta mixture into 12-14 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
Fry the koftas
Heat the oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat. Carefully add the koftas to the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove the koftas with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Prepare the sauce ingredients
Roughly chop the onions and tomatoes. Peel and chop the ginger. Peel the garlic cloves. Soak the cashews in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Blend the sauce ingredients
In a blender, combine the chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic cloves, and soaked cashews. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
Cook the sauce
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds. Pour in the blended sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the oil starts to separate from the sides.
Add the spices and cream
Stir in the garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
Add the koftas and serve
Gently add the fried koftas to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the koftas are heated through. Serve Malai Kofta hot with rice or naan.
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