MALAI KOFTA RECIPE | MALAI KOFTA CURRY | CREAMY KOFTA BALLS CURRY

MALAI KOFTA is extremely popular and tasty north Indian creamy curry recipe made with aloo and paneer balls in onion and tomato sauce. it is one of the creamiest curry recipes from the north Indian cuisine bucket and loaded with malai or cooking cream.

Malai Kofta – is deep-fried paneer and potato balls, dunked in a creamy, smooth, scrumptious, lightly sweet onion tomato-based gravy! It pairs very well with Tandoori roti and Naan!

It is classic North Indian curry originated from the Mughlai Cuisine, and you will find it on the menu of almost all the North Indian restaurants.

In this recipe, koftas are made with Potato and paneer, stuffed with paneer, cashew, raisins, cardamom powder, cream, and sugar and added into the silky onion and tomato-based gravy.

This curry is rich, ultimate indulgence and one of my most favorite Indian dishes.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE –

FOR POTATO BALLS -

There are 2 parts for making kofta –

1. OUTER PART – For that, you will need,

• Boiled and mashed potatoes
• Grated paneer
• Bread crumbs
• Ginger and green chilies
• Salt to taste
• Corn starch

 

2. FOR STUFFING – You will need,

• Grated Paneer
• Heavy cream
• Sugar
• Chopped raisins
• Chopped cashew
• Cardamom powder

 

FOR GRAVY –

• Chopped red tomatoes
• Chopped onions
• Ginger, garlic and green chilies
• Cashew
• Red chili powder
• Garam masala
• Kitchen king masala
• Salt
• Turmeric powder
• Cumin seeds
• Kasuri methi
• Sugar
• Butter
• Oil
• Heavy whipping cream
• Other ingredients
• Cilantro and heavy cream for garnishing
• Oil for frying

 

INSTRUCTIONS - HOW TO MAKE MALAI KOFTA

FOR KOFTA (POTATO MIXTURE)-

Take all the ingredients (Potato, paneer, salt, bread crumbs, ginger-chili paste) except corn starch in a bowl. Mix them very well. Divide it into 12 equal parts.

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FOR STUFFING –

1. Take all the stuffing ingredients (paneer, cream, raisin, cashew, cardamom powder, and sugar) in a bowl and mix them well. Make 12 equal size small round balls. Keep it aside.
2. Take one portion of potato mixture and flatten it. Place one portion of the prepared stuffing mixture in the center.
3. Bring the edges toward the center and seal the paneer and dry fruit mixture completely with the outer covering. 
4. Make all the koftas the same way. You can shape them in any way you like.
5. Coat the koftas with little bit corn flour.
6. Heat the oil well.
7. Add 3 to 4 koftas and deep fry them until golden brown from all over. Keep the flame on medium heat.
8. Take them out on an absorbent paper.

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FOR GRAVY –

1. Heat butter and oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, let it crackle. Add ginger-chili-garlic and onions. Saute for 2 minutes.
2. Now add tomatoes. Saute for about 10 to 12 minutes or tomatoes are fully cooked on medium heat. Stir occasionally. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water if the tomato is sticking to the bottom.
3. Now add cashews into it. Mix them very well. Cook it for 1 more minute.
4. Let the mixture cool down.
5. Take the mixture into a blender jar and grind it very well using 1 cup of water.
6. Next, Strain the gravy using a strainer.
7. In another pan, take this gravy. Add chili powder, garam masala, kitchen king masala, and turmeric powder.  Mix them very well and let it cook for 5 minutes. 
8. Add Kasuri methi and sugar, let it cook for a couple of more minutes.
9. Now add heavy cream and let it the gravy simmer on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
10. Your gravy is ready. Taste it once and adjust the spices according to your taste.
11. Place the koftas into the gravy. Garnish it with Heavy cream and cilantro and and then cook it for 2 minutes

Your Yummy Malai Kofta is ready. Serve them with Naan, Papad and Sirke wala pyaaz. Enjoy!!!

NUTRITION VALUE -

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Sat ratedFat: 12g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1491IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2mg