How to make Malai Kofta Curry -
Deep fried paneer and flour dumplings tossed in a rich smooth gravy.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sirf 30 minute.
Main Ingredients : Paneer (Cottage cheese) (पनीर),
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Malai Kofta Curry Recipe Card
Malai koftas are delicious deep fried paneer and flour dumplings that are crunchy outside and soft and creamy inside. A smooth tomato based gravy poured over them just before serving makes it a perfect vegetarian main course recipe. In this recipe the paneer koftas are stuffed with a mixture of chopped dried fruits like cashewnuts and raisins that add further to its richness and taste. Finish off with a swirl of fresh cream and your malai kofta curry is ready! Eat it along with chapattis, paranthas or steamed rice and enjoy the pleasures of a grand vegetarian Indian meal.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Malai Kofta Curry Recipe
Paneer (Cottage cheese) 150 grams
Tomatoes 3 medium
Cashewnuts 1/4 cup
Melon seeds (magaz) 2 tablespoons
Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) 1 teaspoon
Ginger chopped 1 teaspoon
Green cardamoms 2
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tablespoon
Yogurt 1/4 cup
Green cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon
Refined flour (maida) 2 teaspoons
Fresh cream 2 tablespoons
Garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Heat a pressure cooker. Roughly chop tomatoes and put into the cooker along with cashewnuts, melon seeds, poppy seeds, ginger, green cardamoms, red chilli powder, salt and 1 tbsp oil and mix well.
Step 2
Add yogurt and mix well. Add 1 cup water and close the cooker with the lid. Cook under pressure till 4 whistles. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Step 3
Grate paneer into a bowl. Add green cardamom powder, salt, flour and mix well. Take small portions and shape into koftas. Deep-fry these koftas till golden.
Step 4
Drain and place on tissue paper. Once the pressure reduces, open the lid of the cooker and blend the mixture with a hand blender.
Step 5
Strain the mixture and pour into another non-stick pan and heat. Add a little cream and garam masala powder and mix.
Step 6
Arrange the koftas in a serving bowl, pour the gravy over, drizzle a little cream and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 920 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 31.4 gm
Protein : 43.6 gm
Fat : 68.9 gm
Other : Zinc- 3.4mg
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