Malai Koftas

Name: Malai Koftas
Prep time: 30 h
Cook time: 40 h
Total time: 70 h
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup paneer, grated; 1 medium potato, boiled & mashed; 2 tbsp cornstarch (or all-purpose flour); 1 tbsp cashews, finely chopped; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp cumin powder; ½ tsp garam masala; Oil for shallow frying (or air frying); 3 tbsp oil or butter; 2 medium onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 10 cashews, soaked in warm water; ½ tsp turmeric; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp garam masala; ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream; 1 tsp sugar (optional); ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste); ½ tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves); 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, for garnish

12 steps

Prep:30hCook:40h

Updated at: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:54:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories426.3 kcal (21%)

Total Fat30.2 g (43%)

Carbs32 g (12%)

Sugars12.4 g (14%)

Protein9.9 g (20%)

Sodium669.1 mg (33%)

Fiber4.2 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Make the koftas (5 minutes)

Step 1

In a bowl, mix grated paneer, mashed potato, cornstarch, cashews, raisins, salt, cumin powder, and garam masala.

Step 2

Form small round balls (about 1-1.5 inch size).

Step 3

For frying: Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the koftas until golden brown. For air-frying: Brush koftas with oil and air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Step 4

Remove and set aside.

Make the malai gravy (7 minutes)

Step 5

Heat oil or butter in a pan and first go in with the whole spices and let that get fragrant (~30 seconds) then sauté onions, tomato paste and the spices (turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala) until golden brown.

Step 6

Blend with soaked cashews and a little water until smooth.

Step 7

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and add 2 tsp cumin seeds and toast it before adding in the ginger and garlic. Let that cook for 30 seconds then add in the blended gravy.

Step 8

Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.

Step 9

Stir in cream, salt, sugar (if using), garam masala and kasuri methi. Simmer for 2 more minutes.

Step 10

Add hot water to adjust the consistency to your liking. Adjust salt accordingly.