Malai Kofta | Step by step pictures

Malai Kofta is a rich creamy Indian gravy served as a side dish to Indian flat breads and pulao. Kofta is prepared by deep frying the balls prepared from paneer, mixed vegetables and spices. Creamy Gravy is prepared by frying and grinding ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes. Cashew paste is added to thicken the gravy. Kofta balls are added to gravy before serving and garnished with fresh coriander leaves. This gravy is  Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Indian rich gravy Malai Kofta.



Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:
Table 1: For Kofta

Oil	For Deep Frying
Shredded Paneer	1/2 Cup
Boiled and mashed potato	1/2 Cup
Cooked carrots and beans	1/4 Cup
Salt	As needed
Cumin powder	1/4 tsp
Coriander powder	1/2 tsp
Chilli powder	1 tsp
Corn Flour	As needed

Table 2: For Gravy

Oil	1 tbsp
Ginger and Garlic chopped	2 tsp
Onions chopped	1/2 Cup
Tomato chopped	1/4 Cup
Salt	As needed
Chilli powder	1 tsp
Cashew paste	2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves	For Garnishing

Instructions:

• Mix shredded paneer, boiled mashed potato, cooked carrots beans, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder and chilli powder in a big bowl. 

• Mix well and make balls of lemon size.Toss balls in corn flour. 

•  Deep fry the balls till they turn golden colour. Remove the excess oil by placing the balls in paper towel.

• Heat Oil in a pan. Add ginger garlic chopped and fry till raw smell goes off. Add onions chopped and fry till onions turn translucent.

•  Add chopped tomatoes and fry till they turn mushy. Add salt and chilli powder. Remove the pan from stove. Allow the mixture to cool and grind it into smooth paste by adding enough water in blender.

•  Heat a pan. Add ground mixture followed by 1/2 cup water and cashew paste. Allow the gravy to boil.

•  Before serving, place the kofta balls in the gravy and garnish with coriander leaves.

Malai Kofta | Step by step pictures

Tips:
Add kofta balls in the gravy just before serving otherwise the kofta balls will break.
Adjust chilli powder to your taste.
Carrot and beans should not have extra moisture. Once carrot and beans are cooked, place it in muslin cloth and squeeze out the extra water. Use the water while preparing gravy.