Malaiwale Kofte Recipe

Name: Malaiwale Kofte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup mixed nuts, coarsely ground; 5 green chilies, cut finely; oil, as needed; ½ cup shredded coconut; 5 potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed; salt; sugar; ½ cup coriander leaves, cut; 1 cup fine breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1 cup cream; 3 tomatoes, pureed; salt; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 cups curds; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Servings: persons

¼ cup mixed nuts, coarsely ground
5 green chilies, cut finely
oil, as needed
½ cup shredded coconut
5 potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed
salt
sugar
½ cup coriander leaves, cut
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 cup cream
3 tomatoes, pureed
salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups curds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1
Make lemon-sized balls out of the mashed potatoes.
2
If the potato mash is soft, mix in bread slices dipped in water (squeeze out all water) to the mash and knead well.
3
Prepare stuffing by mixing coconut, dry nuts, chillies, coriander leaves, salt and sugar to taste.
4
Flatten each potato ball, put in a small quantity of this stuffing and fold around.
5
Roll each ball in breadcrumbs.
6
When all koftas are ready, deep fry them carefully in hot oil.
7
Remove and reserve.
8
Heat up 4 tbsps.
9
Oil in a fresh pan, mix in cumin seeds, powdered spices, then tomato puree and curd.
10
Fry till blended.
11
Mix in sugar, salt, cream and simmer.
12
Drop in the koftas and serve decorated with a little cream and coriander leaves.

1436

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup mixed nuts, coarsely ground, 5 green chilies, cut finely, oil, as needed, ½ cup shredded coconut, and more.

Yes, Malaiwale Kofte 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Malaiwale Kofte

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