Malai Kofta – Potato-Paneer Balls in a Rich Creamy Gravy
April29
Hi…. here is one mouth watering recipe which i would love to share with u all….
This preparation is for 5-6 persons..
For Koftas :
- 2Â Potatoes, Boiled, peeled and mashed
- 75 gms. Paneer, grated
- 1tsp. Green chillies, chopped
- 25 gms. Raisins (Kishmish)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup Corn Flour
- 1/4 tsp. red chilli powder
- Oil for frying
For Gravy :
- 2 medium size boiled Onions, paste
- 1 tbsp. each gine-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp. green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 large Tomato, pureed
- 1/2 cup Khoya (Mawa)
- 1/2 cup fresh cream or heavy whipped cream
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp. coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder or to taste
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. Garam masala powder
- 2-3Â tbsp. Oil
Variation : Milk powder can be used in place of khoya
Preparation:
- For koftas, mix all the ingedients of koftas together and divide into equal portions .Shape into long rolls and suff raisins into each roll, (ohh…i love the sweet taste of raisin mixed with other spices) deep-fry in hot oil until cooked. Drain onto an absorbent paper and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add boiled onion paste and cook  till golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry for few seconds. Add turmeric powder, corriander powder, red chilli powder and salt, stir-fry for few seconds. Stir in tomato puree and add sugar and garam masala powder. Cook on high heat, stirring continuously till oil begins to separate.
- Now in 11/2 cups of water dissolve khoya or milk powder. Add to the gravy. Bring to boil. Simmer  and cook for 5-10 minutes or until desired consistency. finish with fresh cream.( also get your self prepared for uninvited guests….the reason is aroma of the gravy… 🙂 )
- Just before eating, place the fried koftas in a serving dish and pour the hot gravy over and serve immediately garnished with fresh stirred cream. (Presentation works a lot….) enjoy !!!!!
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