Malai Kofta In Spicy Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Malai Kofta In Spicy Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large russet potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed; 1/2 cup green peas; 1/4 cup cheese, shredded; 1 hot green chili pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cashew nuts, chopped; 1 tablespoon raisins; 3/4 cup chickpea flour or 3/4 cup cornflour, see note; 1 cup water; oil (for frying); 8 cashew nuts, whole; 2 cloves; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large onion, grated; 1 pinch turmeric; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 large russet potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed
1/2 cup green peas
1/4 cup cheese, shredded
1 hot green chili pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cashew nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins
3/4 cup chickpea flour or 3/4 cup cornflour, see note
1 cup water
oil (for frying)
8 cashew nuts, whole
2 cloves
1 pinch nutmeg
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, grated
1 pinch turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
THE KOFTA: Combine potatoes, peas, cheese, chile, coriander, cumin, salt, cashews and raisins.
2
Form mixture into 1-inch balls.
3
Make a batter with the flour and water. Season with pinch of salt, if desired.
4
Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep fryer or large heavy saucepan.
5
Dip balls into batter to coat completely, and deep-fry until brown (do not crowd), about 4 minutes. Set aside. (If you want the kebabs to remain firm, put them on a heated serving platter, and tent with foil. To serve, bring cream sauce to a boil and pour over koftas)
6
THE SAUCE: Grind cashews, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and garlic with a little water to make a fine paste. Set aside.
7
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
8
Add onion and saute until wilted; stir in ground paste and cook 2 minutes.
9
Add turmeric, paprika, coriander, cayenne and salt. Stir in half-and-half and water. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
10
Stir in cream. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Pour over koftas.
11
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
12
Note: Chick-pea flour (also called besan) may be purchased at Indian grocery stores.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large russet potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed, 1/2 cup green peas, 1/4 cup cheese, shredded, 1 hot green chili pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Malai Kofta In Spicy Cream Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Malai Kofta In Spicy Cream Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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