Malai Kofta

Preparation time: 15mins

Cooking time: 25-30mins
Serves:4-5 people                              

Ingredients:

For the gravy;

Basic punjabi white gravy-2 cups
oil-1 tbsp
butter-1 tbsp
jeera(cumin)-1 tsp
onion(finely chopped)-1 medium size
ginger(grated)-1/2 tsp
garlic(grated)-1 tsp
green chillies(finely chopped)-1 tbsp
dhania jeera powder-1/2 tsp
garam masala-1/2 tsp
turmeric powder(haldi)-1/2 tsp
coriander(cilantro) finely chopped-1/2 cup
fresh cream-2 tbsp
salt to taste

For the kofta;

paneer(cottage cheese)grated-1/2cup
boiled potatoes, grated- 2 medium size potatoes
cashewnuts, finely chopped-2 tbsp
raisins-2 tbsp
coriander(cilantro), very finely chopped-2 tbsp
green chillies, finely chopped-1/2 tsp
sugar-1/2 tsp
salt to taste

Method:

For the gravy;

1.Heat oil in a pan, then add butter in it and heat the butter.

2.Then add onions and fry the onions for 1 min.

3. When the onions turn golden brown, then add jeera(cumin), ginger, green chillies and garlic and saute it for 2 mins on medium flame.

4.When the whole masalas get cooked, add the basic punjabi white gravy, turmeric powder, dhania jeera powder, salt and water and mix them properly.

5.Cook the gravy on medium to low flame till oil starts separating from the gravy.

6.When the gravy is done switch off the gas and now start preparing the koftas.

For the kofta;

1. In a bowl, take grated paneer, grated potatoes, cashewnuts, raisins, coriander leaves,green chillies, salt and sugar. Mix all these ingredients properly.

2.Now apply oil on your palms and make small dumplings that is koftas from the above mixture.

3.Heat oil in a frying pan at medium to high flame. When the oil becomes hot, deep fry the koftas till they are golden brown in colour.

4. At the time of serving, heat the malai kofta gravy on medium flame, when the gravy starts bubbling or separating oil, then add the koftas, fresh cream and chopped coriander and switch off the gas.

Serve this mouth watering gravy with naan, roti or chapati.