Malai Kofta

Name: Malai Kofta
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200g paneer, grated; 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 3 tomatoes, pureed; 10 cashews, soaked and blended; 1/2 cup cream; Oil, for frying

मलाई कोफ्ता/muh-LIE KOF-tah/

Also known as: Malai Kofta Curry

About this dish

Fried vegetable and paneer dumplings served in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy.

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Ingredients

🧀200g paneer, grated

🥔2 potatoes, boiled and mashed

🌾3 tbsp cornstarch

🍅3 tomatoes, pureed

🥜10 cashews, soaked and blended

🥛1/2 cup cream

🛢️Oil, for frying

Method

Serves 4

Mix paneer, mashed potato, and cornstarch into a dough, then shape into small balls.

Deep-fry the balls until golden brown, then drain.

Sauté the tomato puree and cashew paste together until the oil separates.

Add cream and a little water, simmering to form a smooth gravy.

Add the fried koftas to the gravy just before serving so they don't turn soggy.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Malai kofta is a popular North Indian restaurant and celebratory dish, valued for its rich, mildly sweet gravy.

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