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रेस्टौरंट जैसा मलाई कोफ़्ता बनाने का आसान तरीका -Malai Kofta Recipe | Malai Kofte | Chef Kunal Kapur

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Shahi Malai Chicken Kofta

Cultural Context

Shahi Malai Chicken Kofta hails from the royal kitchens of India, where rich and creamy dishes were a staple for emperors. This dish embodies indulgence with its flavorful koftas made from ground chicken, served in a luscious gravy of cream and spices. It's often prepared for special occasions and festive gatherings, showcasing the culinary heritage of Indian cuisine. Today, variations exist across the globe, with many adapting the recipe to suit local tastes while preserving its essence.

IndianINmain
90 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 stick cinnamon
1 bay leaf
4 whole cloves
1 black cardamom
2 whole cardamom
1 teaspoon shahi jeera
1 large onion, chopped
2 green chilies, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cashews
1 cup water
1 cup cottage cheese
2 medium boiled potatoes, mashed
1/4 cup chopped coriander
2 tablespoons corn flour
1/4 cup dry fruits (raisins)
1 teaspoon fenugreek powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cream
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fresh cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cashew nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar texture at a lower cost

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Ground turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than breast.

1

Add a little bit of oil and a lot of butter to a pan.

2

Add cinnamon, bayleaf, cloves, black cardamom, cardamom, and shahi jeera to the pan and cook.

3

Add chopped onions and sauté lightly, ensuring they do not turn brown.

4

Add chopped green chilies and cook nicely with the onions.

5

Add garlic and chopped ginger, cooking lightly again.

6

Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder; sauté quickly.

7

Add chopped tomatoes to the mixture, maintaining a 1:2 ratio of onions to tomatoes.

8

Add salt and a few cashews, mixing well; sauté until the tomatoes are lightly cooked and boiling.

9

Add water to the mixture and cover, cooking until the tomatoes are mashy and the cashews are soft.

10

For the koftas, mash cottage cheese and equal quantity of boiled and mashed potatoes together.

11

Add chopped coriander, chopped ginger, and chopped green chilies in good quantity.

12

Add a little corn flour for binding and salt, mixing well.

13

Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into round or oblong koftas.

14

Fry the koftas, rotating them in the oil with a spatula until golden brown.

15

Remove the koftas from the oil and set aside.

16

Once the tomatoes are mashy, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

17

Blend the cooled tomato mixture in a blender, removing the bayleaf before blending.

18

Pour the blended mixture through a filter into a heated pan to remove fibers, adding water to loosen it up.

19

Add fenugreek powder, a little sugar (or honey), and salt to the gravy, cooking nicely for 5 minutes.

20

Add cream to the gravy and stir well before turning off the heat.

21

Place the koftas on a serving plate and pour the hot curry over them to prevent breaking.

22

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfryingblending

Equipment Needed

panblendermixing bowldeep frying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Chicken Kofta CurryMalai Kofta

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