Malai Kofta (Indian Cottage Cheese Balls in Cashew Gravy)
Malai Kofta is a popular Indian dish that originated in the Mughlai cuisine and is known for its rich and creamy texture.
This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 200 gram Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
- 200 gram Potato
- 50 gram Cashew nuts
- 1 medium-sized Onion
- 2 medium-sized Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 chopped Green chili
- 4 tablespoon Fresh cream
- for garnishing chopped Coriander leaves
- 4 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes, peel them, and mash them. Grate the paneer and mix it with mashed potatoes. Shape the mixture into small balls. Heat oil in a pan and fry the balls until golden brown. Soak the cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes and grind them into a smooth paste. In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chili. Cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well. Add the cashew paste and cook for 5 minutes. Add water and bring it to a boil. Add fried paneer balls and simmer for 5 minutes. Add fresh cream and garam masala powder. Mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 390kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.