Vegan Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta is a popular dish from the North of India that is absolutely mouth-watering! The thick and creamy sauce full of spices and aromatics combined with these vegan kofta is just to die for 🤌🏼

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Roughly break up the whole spices and sauté with a little bit of oil for 1-2 minutes.

Step 2

Next add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute. Now add the ground spices and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Add the tomatoes, cashews, salt and pepper and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer to a blender, add some water or plant milk and blend until smooth.

Step 5

Add the sauce back to the pan and add some fenugreek leaves.

Step 6

First peel and cook the potatoes until barely fork-tender. Drain well, add to a large bowl and mash.

Step 7

Mash the tofu with your hands, (or use a blender) and add it to the bowl together with the other ingredients. Mix until combined.

Step 8

Shape into balls, then fry in a little bit of oil or brush them with olive oil and bake them at 200°C for 30-40 minutes, flipping in between. Traditionally they are deep-fried.

Step 9

Finally add the kofta to the sauce, sprinkle with some fresh cilantro and enjoy!