Malai Kofta (Paneer Kofta Curry)

Name: Malai Kofta (Paneer Kofta Curry)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 heaped cup paneer ( crumbled (about 150 grams)); 1 heaped cup potato boiled & crumbled ((about 2 large)); 2½ tablespoons corn starch ((same as white refined corn flour)); 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped finely); salt as needed; ½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala; 1 tablespoons cashews chopped ( (optional)); 1 tablespoons raisins ( (optional)); Oil for deep frying; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup onions (cubed ); 1½ cup tomatoes (cubed); 15 cashew nuts; 2 green cardamoms; ½ inch cinnamon stick ((optional)); 3 cloves ((optional)); 2 tablespoons oil ((or 2 tbsp butter)); 1 bay leaf ((optional)); 2 cardamoms ((optional)); 1½ teaspoons ginger garlic paste; 1 teaspoon red chili powder ((adjust to taste)); ¾ to 1¼ teaspoon garam masala ((adjust to taste)); 1 teaspoon coriander powder ((ground coriander seeds)); 1 teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste)); ½ to ¾ teaspoon sugar; ½ cup water ((¼ cup more if needed)); 1 teaspoon kasuri methi ((fenugreek leaves)); 3 to 4 tablespoons cream

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:40min

Malai kofta is an Indian dish of potato paneer balls served with a flavorful, creamy and delicious curry. It is served with naan, roti, paratha or basmati rice.

Updated at: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:22 GMT