Malai Kofta

Ingredients

potatoes - 2-3 medium, boiled, peeled & grated
paneer - 50 gms, grated
1-2 green chillies, chopped
cornflour - 2 tsp
salt to taste
raisins - about 1/4 cup
enough oil for deep frying

For the Gravy

oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
onions - 3, medium, grated
ginger paste - 1 tsp
garlic paste - 1 tsp
green chillies - 1-2
coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
tomato puree - 1/4 cup
red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
khoya/mawa - 1/4 cup
fresh cream - 1/4 cup
garam masala - 1/2 tsp

Method

1. Mix the potatoes, paneer, green chillies, cornflour & salt & mix. Divide into 8 balls & stuff with raisins. Shape into oblong balls.
2. Heat the oil & deep fry the balls on medium heat, until golden brown & keep aside. ( If you do not want to deep fry, you can arrange the balls on a baking dish & bake at 180 degrees for about 5-6 minutes.)
3. To make the gravy, heat the oil in a kadhai & fry the onions until they start changing colour.
4. Add the ginger & garlic pastes,green chillies, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt , tomato puree, red chilli powder& khoya mixed with about 3/4 cup of water. Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
5. Stir in the fresh cream & garam masala.
6. Add the koftas with 1/2 a cup of water, cook for a few minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves & serve immediately.

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