Malai Kofta ( Potato And Cheese Balls In A Tomato G

Name: Malai Kofta ( Potato And Cheese Balls In A Tomato Gravy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Kofta; 1 1/2 lbs potatoes; 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 4 -5 cashews, chopped; 1 tablespoon raisins; 2 -3 finely chopped green chilies; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder; salt; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; oil, the koftas (for frying); For the gravy; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 inch ginger, crushed; 3 large tomatoes, pureed; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander, powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons powdered poppy seeds; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon ground peanuts or 1 tablespoon cashews

Servings: persons

For the Kofta
1 1/2 lbs potatoes
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 -5 cashews, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins
2 -3 finely chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
salt
3 tablespoons cooking oil
oil, the koftas (for frying)
For the gravy
2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch ginger, crushed
3 large tomatoes, pureed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander, powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons powdered poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon ground peanuts or 1 tablespoon cashews

1
Boil the potatoes till tender.
2
Peel, mash and add salt to taste; keep aside.
3
Mix all the other ingredients for the kofta into a paste.
4
Make rounds of the potato dough and place a little of the prepared mixture in the center of each round.
5
Note: I add one tablespoon of cornstarch to the potatoes so that they fry beautifully without breaking.
6
Seal the edges and shape into stuffed rounds.
7
Deep fry each kofta till golden brown.
8
Drain and keep aside.
9
Blend together the onions, ginger, garlic and the poppy seeds and fry in 3 tbsp of oil till brown and the oil begins to separate.
10
Add the pureed tomatoes and the seasoning powders.
11
Add the sugar and the ground peanuts.
12
The gravy will begin to thicken.
13
You can also add some cream to thicken it some more.
14
Mix in some water if necessary.
15
When the gravy comes to a boil, add the koftas.
16
Heat through and serve.
17
The koftas should be put in just before eating the dish or else they will turn soggy.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Kofta, 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Malai Kofta ( Potato And Cheese Balls In A Tomato Gravy) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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 ( Potato And Cheese Balls In A Tomato Gravy)

Tips for the best results

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