How to make the Ultimate Creamy Chicken Kofta Recipe at home | Chicken Recipes | Chef Nehal Karkera

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture with fewer calories

Strain chicken mince to remove excess water and place it in a bowl.

Add salt, chopped onions, fresh ginger and garlic paste, green chili paste, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder, and melted butter to the chicken mince.

Cut the crust off sliced bread and break it into small pieces, then add it to the chicken mixture.

Mix everything well to combine the ingredients thoroughly.

Grease your palms with oil and shape the mixture into golf ball-sized koftas, placing them on a plate.

Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the koftas until they are browned on all sides, but not fully cooked.

Remove the koftas from the heat and set aside.

In a separate pan, heat oil and ghee, then add whole spices (cinnamon stick, green cardamom, bay leaf) and fry for a few seconds.

Add onion paste to the pan and fry on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until it changes color and looks pale.

Add ginger and garlic paste and continue frying for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions start to brown and water evaporates, separating the oil.

Add black pepper powder, roasted cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, adding a splash of water if the masala burns.

Season with salt, then add water, green chilies, and a paste made from soaked cashews and melon seeds.

Mix well and let the masala reduce and thicken on medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Add the koftas to the gravy, along with water and a few tablespoons of fresh cream, and taste for salt, adjusting if needed.

Cover and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the gravy reaches the desired consistency.

Finish with fresh coriander before serving.

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