Lahori Paneer Kofta

Ingredients 

• 100 grams paneer (cottage cheese)
• 3 tablespoons cashewnut paste
• 2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and grated
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon mace powder
• 1 teaspoon raisins
• 1 tablespoon chopped almonds 
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon cornflour/ corn starch
• 1 tablespoon oil + to deep fry
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 cup fresh tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Ginger juliennes for garnishing
• 1 tablespoon chopped cashewnuts 

Method

1. To make koftas, grated cottage cheese in a bowl, add potatoes, some cardamom powder, mace powder, cashewnuts, raisins, almonds, salt and garam masala powder and mix well.
2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
3. Shape the mixture into small balls. Roll each ball, coat with cornflour and deep-fry till lightly browned and crisp. Drain absorbent paper.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add onion paste and sauté till lightly browned.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
6. Add tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes or till tomatoes are cooked.
7. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well. Add ½ cup water and cook till the masala is cooked.
8. Add cashewnut paste and mix well. Add 2 cups water and mix well. Add salt and mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
9. Add cardamom powder, mace powder and garam masala powder and mix well.
10. Add koftas and mix gently. Cook on simmer for 1 minute.
11. Take off the heat and add the fresh cream and mix.
12. Transfer in a serving bowl. Garnish with ginger juliennes and serve.