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Malai Kofta

  • Writer: anisha naina
    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.

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