Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Malai Kofta
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 300g paneer, grated
- • 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- • 3 tbsp cornflour
- • 1/4 cup cashew nuts
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 2 tomatoes, pureed
- • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- • 1 tsp garam masala
- • 1/2 cup fresh cream
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the grated paneer, mashed potatoes, cornflour, and salt, and shape into balls.
2
Phase 2
Deep-fry the koftas until golden and drain on paper.
3
Phase 3
Soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes, blend to a paste, and fry in the ghee for 2-3 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the tomato puree, red chili powder, and half the garam masala; cook until the ghee separates.
5
Phase 5
Add 1 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the cream.
6
Phase 6
Slide the koftas into the gravy just before serving with naan or jeera rice.