Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta is a hugely popular dish on Indian restaurant menus all over the world. It is a special occasion food probably because making it is a labor of love and takes time and effort. Malai (meaning creamy in Hindi) Kofta is the perfect vegetarian alternative to meatballs !! :)

 

Preparation Time: 25 mins

Cooking Time: 16 mins

Total Time: 41 mins     

Makes 4 servings 

Ingredients:

For The Koftas- 

1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)

1/2 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes

1/4 cup grated carrot

2 tbsp finely chopped capsicum

1 tbsp tomato ketchup

1 tsp chilli powder

A pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)

1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)

1/2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)

1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

3 tbsp cornflour

salt to taste

oil for deep-frying

For The Gravy -

2 cups fresh tomato pulp

1 cup roughly chopped onions

2 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste

1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste

1/2 tsp green chilli paste

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp chilli powder

salt to taste

2 tbsp fresh cream

For The Garnish

1 tbsp fresh cream

Recipe:

For the koftas - 

1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.

2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a cylindrical 

        shape.

3. 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 the sides.

4. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.

For the gravy - 

1. Combine the onions and cashewnuts in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.

2. Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the onion-cashewnut paste, garlic 

        paste, ginger paste and green chilli paste and cook on a medium flame for 2 

        minutes, while stirring occasionally.

3. Add the tomato pulp, sugar, garam masala, chilli powder, salt and ½ cup of water,            mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

4. Switch off the flame and add the fresh cream and mix well.

How to proceed - 

1. Just before serving, arrange the koftas in a serving dish and pour the hot gravy over 

        them.

2. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream.

Can be served with Hot Rotis, Paratha and Naans.

1.   Nutrient values :

Energy	362 cal
Protein	7.7 g
Carbohydrates	28.7 g
Fiber	5.6 g
Fat	24.4 g
Cholesterol	15 mg
Sodium	124.4 mg

@ Manali' s Recipes