Malai Kofta (Indian Cheese And Potato Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Malai Kofta (Indian Cheese And Potato Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Koftas (Dumplings):; 2 potatoes, peeled; 1 cup paneer cheese, grated (optional); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; vegetable oil for frying; Gravy:; 8 cashews (optional); 1/4 cup water (optional); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 green chile pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 onion, grated; 1/4 cup tomato puree; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons water, or as needed (optional)

Servings: persons

Koftas (Dumplings):
2 potatoes, peeled
1 cup paneer cheese, grated (optional)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for frying
Gravy:
8 cashews (optional)
1/4 cup water (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green chile pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 onion, grated
1/4 cup tomato puree
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons water, or as needed (optional)

1
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
2
Combine mashed potatoes, grated paneer cheese, cornstarch, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl. Shape into approximately 8 small dumplings.
3
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet; fry dumplings until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Place cashews and 1/4 cup water in a bowl; let stand at least 10 minutes. Puree mixture in a food processor.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add chopped green chile pepper, ginger-garlic paste, and cumin seed; stir to combine. Add grated onion; cook and stir until light brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato puree, ground coriander, salt, garam masala, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir cashew puree, cream, and milk into tomato mixture; add water to thin. Add dumplings to the gravy just before serving.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Koftas (Dumplings):, 2 potatoes, peeled, 1 cup paneer cheese, grated (optional), 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Malai Kofta (Indian Cheese And Potato Dumplings) falls under the General 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.

Malai Kofta (Indian Cheese And Potato Dumplings)

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