Malai Kofta

Recipes Steps

• For Base

  • Step 1 Heat a kadhai, add 1 tsp oil, 2 tsp butter, cinnamon stick, 1 green elaichi, 1 clove, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 tsp jeera and mix well.
  • Step 2 Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and saute until soft
  • Step 3 Add 1/2 tsp chopped green chilli. 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/4 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp dhania powder and 1/4 tsp jeera powder and mix well.
  • Step 4 Add 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 1/4 tsp salt, 5 cashewnuts and mix with all spices
  • Step 5 Pour in a little water, mix it, turn off the flame and let it cool
  • Step 6 Grind this mixture to a smooth paste and aside.

• For Kofta

  • Step 1 In a bowl, add 1/4 cup grated paneer, 1/4 cup boiled diced potato, 1/2 tsp chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 tsp chopped ginger, 1/2 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp corn flour and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Step 2 Mash all ingredients well.
  • Step 3 Shape it into evensized koftas and keep aside.
  • Step 4 Heat a kadhai for frying, add the koftas and fry until crisp and golden brown

• For Curry

  • Step 1 Heat a pan, add the base puree and pour in little water to adjust the consistency
  • Step 2 Mix well and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes
  • Step 3 Add 2 tsp cream and the koftas
  • Step 4 Give it a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds
  • Step 5 Cook until koftas are soft and flavors combine well
  • Step 6 Serve hot with chapati.