Monday, October 16, 2006

Malai Kofta

Ingredients for the Kofta:
1. Potatoes - 4 pcs,boiled,mashed
2. Paneer - ½ cup
3. Green chili – 4pcs, crushed
4. Red chili powder - 1tsp
5. Roasted Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
6. Garam masala Powder - ½ tsp
7. Besan or cornflour - 2 tsp
8. Salt to Taste
9. Oil for frying & cooking

Gravy:
1. Onion paste – 1/2cup
2. Green chili – 1/ 2tsp chopped
3. Ginger paste – 1tsp
4. Garlic paste – 1tsp
5. Fresh cream – 1 /4th cup
6. Coriander powder – 1tsp
7. Tomato puree – 1 /2cup
8. Red chili powder – 1tsp
9. Salt to taste














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Method:

1. Mash the boiled potatoes and add grated paneer and all kofta ingredients one by one. Mix well.
2. Divide into cylindrical shape. Deep fry in hot oil until slightly colored. Keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a kadhai or pan.
4. Add onion paste and cook for 3 minutes on medium flame.
5. Add ginger, garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt.
6. Cook for 5-7minutes.Add tomato paste and fry it proper.
7. Add garam masala powder, milk or water. Bring it to a boil and cook till the gravy becomes thicken and add malai/fresh cream.
8. Add koftas and remove from heat.
9. Garnish with fresh cream and coriander leaves.