Rich & Creamy Malai Kofta Curry

Malai Kofta is a classic North Indian dish where soft and melt in the mouth koftas (dumplings) are made using paneer and mixed vegetables are dunked in an aromatic spiced gravy. The koftas are a mixture of mashed potatoes, paneer with some spices, you can also add some nuts and raisins for a lovely contrast of textures and flavors. They are fried to golden perfection, then simmered in or served with a creamy, tomato based curry infused with fragrant spices such as cumin, coriander and garam masala. The end product is a rich, homey, indulgent dish that I love to serve at special occasions, celebrations and even restaurant menus.

I am going to show you a simple, easy homemade Malai Kofta recipe. Ready to find your kitchen magic? Let’s dive in!

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled and finely grated
• 1 cup Mahout paneer, finely grated
• 1.5 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped cashews
• 1 tablespoon golden raisins, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Oil for frying

• 2 teaspoon neutral oil (sunflower or canola)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 4 green cardamoms (slightly crushed)
• 3 cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 inch ginger, roughly chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 12 unsalted cashews
• 2 cups water

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoon crushed kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
• Optional 2 tablespoon heavy cream for garnish
• Fresh cilantro for garnish