A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.
Knead the paneer, khoya, flour, and salt; shape into small balls and deep-fry until golden; drain.
In 1 tbsp ghee, cook the onion puree until light golden.
Add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, and garam masala; cook until the fat separates.
Add 1 cup water and simmer 5 minutes; stir in the cream to make a silky malai kofta gravy.
Slide the koftas in just before serving so they stay crisp; serve with naan or jeera rice.