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Malai kofta is one of the most favored of current trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. Malai kofta is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.

Malai means cream and kofta are fried balls. So malai kofta literally translates to koftas dunked in a creamy sauce. It is a popular Indian vegetarian dish in which potato paneer balls are served with a.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook malai kofta using 33 ingredients and 21 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Malai kofta:

1. Prepare For kofta
2. Prepare 3 potato, boiled & mashed
3. Take 3/4 cup paneer
4. Get 1 chilli, finely chopped
5. Prepare 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
6. Make ready 1/4 tsp cumin powder
7. Prepare to taste salt
8. Prepare 2 tbsp raisins
9. Take 2 tbsp cashew chopped
10. Get 2 tbsp refined flour
11. Get As needed- Oil for frying
12. Get For onion tomato pure
13. Take 2 tbsp oil
14. Prepare 1 onion, sliced
15. Take 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
16. Take 2 tomato, sliced
17. Take 2 tbsp cashew
18. Get For curry
19. Get 1 tsp butter
20. Make ready 2 tsp oil
21. Prepare 1 tsp cumin,
22. Prepare 1 bay leaf,
23. Make ready 2 pod cardamom,
24. Take 1 inch cinnamon,
25. Take 2 cloves
26. Take 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
27. Take as per taste Coriander powder
28. Make ready as required Turmeric powder
29. Get as per taste Salt
30. Take 1/4 cup cream
31. Get 1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
32. Get 1/4 tsp garam masala
33. Take as required Cashew nuts and fresh coriander for garnishing

Malai stands for cream and Kofta is a fried dumpling of mashed potatoes, paneer (Indian. Malai Kofta is a classic North Indian dish originated from the Mughlai cuisine. Malai refers to the cream and koftas are deep fried paneer and vegetable dumplings in rich and creamy tomato gravy. Malai Kofta is a popular Indian vegetarian side dish made with kofta balls dunked in creamy tomato based gravy.

Instructions to make Malai kofta:

1. Firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 3 potato and ¾ cup paneer.
2. Also add 1 chilli, 2 tbsp coriander, ¼ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp salt.
3. Add 2 tbsp raisins and 2 tbsp cashew to have crunchy bite in kofta.
4. Mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
5. Now add 2 tbsp maida and mix well forming a soft dough. maida helps to absorb moisture and bind the mixture well.
6. Prepare a small ball sized kofta by greasing hand with oil.
7. Deep fry on medium hot oil.
8. Fry until the kofta turn golden brown and crisp.drain off the koftas and keep aside.
9. Now, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until onions changes colour slightly.
10. Further add 2 tomato and saute slightly.
11. Now add 2 tbsp cashew and continue to saute until tomatoes soften completely
12. Cool completely and transfer to a blender.
13. Blend to smooth paste adding water if required.now filter the mixture to get rid of skin and seeds.filter until silky smooth onion-tomato puree is attained. keep aside.
14. In a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil
15. Saute 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 clove until it turns aromatic.
16. Further keeping the flame on low, add 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp coriander powder and ¼ tsp cumin powder.saute until the spices turn aromatic
17. Further add in the prepared onion tomato puree, 1 tsp salt and mix well.
18. Cover and cook until the mixture starts to thicken and oil separates from sides.
19. Now add ¼ cup cream and mix on low flame until it’s well combined.further, add ½ cup water and mix well adjusting consistency as required.
20. Get the curry to a boil, add 1 tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
21. Finally, pour the curry over kofta and garnish with fresh coriander, cashew nuts, malai kofta is ready to enjoy.

Serve them with Naan bread or homemade flatbread! Malai kofta is a delicious and rich main dish. Paneer dumplings with rich cream gravy. One of the popular paneer dishes for any special occasion. Malai Kofta - deep-fried paneer and potato balls, dunked in a creamy-smooth onion tomato based gravy!

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