Healthy Malai Kofta Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.To make the kofta, mash 3 soft boiled and peeled potatoes with a fork. To this add 1 to 1 ½ cup grated paneer, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, ½ cup chopped coriander and 2 tbsp gram flour to help hold the balls together.

step 2

• STEP 1.Mash the mixture together with fingers till it is smooth. Grease palms with a little oil and roll a small portion of the mixture into a ball shape. Then flatten in the palm. Place 2-3 raisins in the centre and roll it back into a ball. Continue this procedure with the rest of the mixture.

step 3

• STEP 1.When the kofta balls are rolled, put the paniyaram pan on the heat and add ½ tsp oil on all the cavities. Fill the cavities with the kofta balls. Drizzle little oil overall the balls and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping them after a few minutes till they are golden brown on all sides. Turn off the heat and keep them aside.

step 4

• STEP 1.To make the makhani gravy, heat a pan add 1tbsp ghee, 4 cloves of garlic chopped, 1 inch of ginger chopped and 1 onion chopped. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat till the onions soften and change colour but do not brown.

step 5

• STEP 1.Add 2 cups of puree of cooked tomato, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp red chilly powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, 2 tsp coriander powder , ½ tsp cardamom powder, 1 tbsp honey, salt to taste and ¼ cup cream.

step 6

• STEP 1.Stir well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in 1 tbsp kasuri methi and turn off the heat.

step 7

• STEP 1.When ready to serve, add the kofta balls to the gravy in the serving dish and garnish with chopped coriander leaves or more kasuri methi.