Malai Kofta
- anisha naina
- Jul 23, 2009
- 1 min read
Kofta balls - 20, (I used Ikea Veggie meatballs)
Oil - 2 tbsp.
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Onion – 2, pureed
Ginger Garlic Chilli Paste - 2 tsp
Tomato – 2, pureed
Tomato Sauce - 2 tbsp. (optional)
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Cashew – ¼ cup, soaked in Water and ground to fine paste
Salt
Cream - ¼ cup
Cilantro
Heat Oil in a medium pan.
Temper Cumin seeds for 30 sec.
Add Onion paste and cook until golden.
Add Ginger Garlic paste and cook until the raw smell goes away.
Add Tomato Puree and Tomato Sauce; mix well. Cook closed until Oil Starts oozing out from the Tomatoes.
Now add Turmeric, Chilli, Coriander, Cumin Powder and Garam Masala; mix well.
When the Masala gives a nice aroma add the Cashew Paste along with required Salt and 1.5 cup Water. Cook closed for 5 minutes.
Add the Meatballs and cook closed for another 5 minutes or until Oil starts oozing out.
Turn off heat and garnish with Cream and Cilantro.