Malai Kofta Recipe

The recipe for Malai Kofta is a rich and creamy North Indian dish that is made from soft, deep-fried vegetable balls called kofta indian food that are served in a delicious sauce with a hint of spice. A thorough recipe for making veg malai kofta at home may be found here:

Ingredients of Malai Kofta Recipe:                   

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For the Koftas:

• 2 cups of mashed and cooked potatoes
• 1 cup of cottage cheese, or grated paneer
• 2 tablespoons of cornflour or all-purpose flour (maida)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
• 2 tablespoons chopped raisins
• 1-2 green chiles, chopped finely (optional)
• 1/2 a teaspoon of garam masala powder
• Add Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
• Ghee or oil for frying

For the Gravy:

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• 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, chopped finely
• 2 pureed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon of garlic-ginger paste
• 1/2 a teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-2 green cardamoms (ilaayachee)
• 1 stick of cinnamon (daalacheenee)
• 1/2 teaspoon of powdered turmeric
• 1 tsp teaspoon powdered coriander
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder, or more if necessary
• 1/2 a teaspoon of garam masala powder
• 1/2 a cup of fresh cream (cream for malai kofta)
• 1/2 a cup of milk
• Add Salt to taste
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Instructions:

For the Koftas:

1. Make the Kofta Dough:                                                                                                                        Grated paneer and mashed potatoes should be combined in a big basin. Mix in the cardamom powder, cashews, raisins, chopped green chilies, garam masala, flour, and salt. Mix everything together until the dough is smooth and forms easily. Adjust the amount of flour if the mixture is too sticky.
2. Shape the Koftas:                                                                                                                                  Malai kofta balls                                                                                                                                          Apply a small amount of oil or ghee to your palms. Roll a little amount of dough into smooth balls that are between 1-1.5 inches in diameter. Make sure the balls don’t have any cracks.         If you want to make paneer kofta and paneer malai kofta then make paneer balls instead of veg balls
3. Fry the Koftas:                                                                                                                                            In a deep-frying pan, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat. Slide the koftas into the heated oil with gentle pressure. In batches, fry the koftas, rotating them until they are golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels after removing.

For the Gravy:

1. Cook the Spices:                                                                                                                                        Malai kofta masala, Masala Kofta                                                                                                              In a pan, heat oil or ghee. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamoms, cumin seeds, and bay leaf. Give them a few seconds to stop breathing.
2. Sauté Onions:                                                                                                                                         When the onions are chopped, add them and cook until golden brown.
3. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste:                                                                                                                  After adding the ginger-garlic paste, cook for one minute, or until the raw smell goes away.
4. Prepare the Tomato Base:                                                                                                                Add in the pureed tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the oil separates from the masala and the mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add Cream and Milk:                                                                                                                          Cream for malai kofta                                                                                                                                 Add the milk and fresh cream and stir, adding water if necessary to correct the consistency. Simmer the gravy for a few minutes, stirring now and then. Add the powdered garam masala.
6. Final Taste Check:                                                                                                                                     If needed, adjust the spices or salt after tasting the gravy.

To Serve:

1. Assemble:                                                                                                                                          Carefully add the fried koftas to the gravy, making sure the sauce covers them.
2. Simmer:                                                                                                                                                    Give the veg kofta two to three minutes to cook in the gravy so that the flavors can seep in. To avoid breaking the koftas, do not stir too much.
3. Garnish:                                                                                                                                                     Add some fresh coriander leaves and a cream swirl as garnish.
4. Serve:                                                                                                                                                          Serve the veg kofta curry recipe over steamed rice, roti, or naan.

Enjoy your delicious, Vegetable malai kofta!