Malai Kofta Curry

Ingredients:

For the koftas:

• 200gm potatoes boiled, peeled and grated.
• 100gm  crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• ¼ tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

For the stuffing:

• 1 tbsp cashew nuts chopped
• 1 tbsp raisins (kishmish) chopped

For the gravy:

• 2 medium sized onions minced
• 1 tsp each of ginger and garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp cream
• 1 cup water

Method:

For the koftas:

1. Mix all the ingredients mentioned for the kofta.
2. Shape them into equal sized round balls.
3. Flatten each ball put ½ tsp of the stuffing and close the ball tightly.
4. Deep fry in oil. Remove and keep aside on kitchen towels.

For the gravy:

1. Sauté the ginger garlic paste for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add onion and fry till golden in color.
3. Sprinkle a tbsp of water, and add in the red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Add another ½ cup of water and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add salt and the cream, and cook for another minute. Remove from fire.
5. For serving, place the koftas in the dish and pour the gravy over it.
6. Garnish with amchoor powder (sprinkled), cream and chopped coriander.