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Creamy Malai Kofta Curry

Golden fried koftas in a rich, creamy tomato-based curry, perfect for special vegetarian meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Kofta
  • 2 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 200 g paneer grated
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 2 tbsp cashews chopped
  • 2 tbsp raisins optional
  • to taste salt
  • oil for shallow frying
Curry
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 medium tomatoes pureed
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • to taste salt
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare koftas by combining ingredients and shaping into balls.
  2. Shallow fry koftas until golden and drain.
  3. Prepare curry by sautéing onions, adding ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree with spices.
  4. Add milk and cream, adjust seasoning, then gently add koftas and simmer.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

Notes

Simmer koftas gently to prevent breaking. Adjust cream for richness.