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Malai Kofta Recipe: Creamy And Delicious North Indian Curry
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Malai Kofta
Recipe: Creamy And Delicious North Indian Curry

45 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
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Malai Kofta is a creamy North Indian curry featuring soft potato and paneer balls cooked in a rich, indulgent gravy made with onion, tomato, cream, and khoya. It’s a perfect festive or weekend dish that pairs wonderfully with naan, roti, or steamed rice. Every bite brings comfort, flavour, and elegance to your dining table.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4–5 mediumPotatoes, boiled and mashed
100 gramsCottage cheese (paneer), grated
2Green chillies, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cupCornflour
to tasteSalt
1/4 cupRaisins
for deep fryingOil
3 mediumOnions, roughly chopped, For Gravy
3 tablespoonsOil
1 tablespoonGinger paste
1 tablespoonGarlic paste
2Green chillies, chopped
1 teaspoonCoriander powder
1 teaspoonTurmeric powder
to tasteSalt
1/2 cupTomato puree
1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
1/2 cupGrated mawa/khoya
1/2 cupFresh cream
1 teaspoonGaram masala powder

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare Koftas

Combine boiled potatoes, grated paneer, green chillies, cornflour, and salt in a bowl. Mix well until smooth and pliable. Divide the mixture into 16 portions, stuff each with a raisin, and shape into balls. Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry until lightly golden. Drain on absorbent paper and keep warm.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Boil Onions for Gravy

Boil the roughly chopped onions in a cup of water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain excess water, allow them to cool slightly, and grind to a smooth paste. This creates a naturally sweet and silky base for the gravy.

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Cook the Onion Masala

Heat oil in a kadai and sauté the boiled onion paste for 5 minutes. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, green chillies, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for a minute, then stir in the tomato puree and the red chilli powder. Sauté on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the oil separates from the masala.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Add Mawa and Cream

Mix the grated mawa in two cups of water and add it to the onion-tomato gravy. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finally, stir in fresh cream and garam masala powder to create a luscious, velvety gravy.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Combine Koftas with Gravy

Arrange the warm koftas in a serving dish. Pour the hot, creamy gravy over the koftas carefully. Serve immediately for the best flavour and texture.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare Koftas
15 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Boil Onions for Gravy
15 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook the Onion Masala
8 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add Mawa and Cream
5 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Combine Koftas with Gravy
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve 3-4 koftas per plate in a shallow bowl, pouring gravy generously over the top.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Add a dollop of fresh cream or a drizzle of ghee for extra richness.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle chopped coriander or lightly toasted nuts for texture and colour.

 

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