Paneer Malai Kofta

40 minutes

Paneer Malai Kofta

Ingredients:

For the kofta:

1. Grated paneer - 150 gm
2. Boiled potatoes - 3 big
3. Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
4. Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
7. Cornflour - 1 tbsp
8. Broken cashew nuts - 1/4 cup
9. All propose flour - 1.5 cup

For the gravy:

1. Onion paste - 1 big
2. Tomato puree - 2 medium 
3. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
4. Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
9. Kasuri methi - 1/2 tsp
10. Salt - as per taste
11. Sugar - (optional)
12. White oil - 500 gm
13. Cinnamon stick/dal chini - 1inch
14. Black cardamom - 2
15. Green Cardamom - 3
16. Cloves/laung - 3
17. Bay leaf/tej patta - 1

For garnish:

  1. Heavy cream - 2tbsp

1. Chopped coriander leaves

Steps:

1. Mix all grated paneer + boiled potato + red chili powder + cumin powder + garam masala powder + ginger garlic paste + cornflour + broken cashew nuts in a big bowl. 
2. Make medium sized balls and keep aside.
3. Mix all purpose flour (1.5 cup) + water (1cup) in a bowl.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan/kadahi. Take that balls and dip it in all purpose flour mix and fry in medium hot oil till golden brown.
5. In a pan add 2 tbsp oil,after heating add cinnamon stick + black cardamom + green cardamom + cloves + bay leaf and fry till the oil becomes fragrant.
6. Now add the onion paste and fry till brown. Then add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw aroma of the paste goes away. add tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Add turmeric powder + red chili powder + garam masala powder and mix it well . Now add the cashew paste in it and stir till the oil starts to leave the sides of the masala. Add lil and cook 10-15 minutes till the gravy begins to thicken. 
8. After 15 minutes add crushed kauri methi + salt + sugar and mix it well.
9. Add the kaftas in the curry. Off the flame and rest it for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish it with some heavy cream + chopped coriander leaves and serve it with rice/pulav/roti/paratha/naan and enjoy.