malai kofta recipe restaurant style | रेस्टोरेंट स्टाइल वाले मलाई कोफ्ते | creamy kofta balls curry

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.

In a large mixing bowl, take 3 boiled and mashed potatoes and ¾ cup grated paneer.

Add 1 finely chopped chili, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander, ¼ tsp cumin powder, and ½ tsp salt.

Add 2 tbsp raisins and 2 tbsp chopped cashew for a crunchy bite in the kofta.

Mix well to ensure all spices are combined.

Add 2 tbsp maida and mix to form a soft dough.

Grease hands with oil and prepare small ball-sized koftas.

Deep fry in medium hot oil, stirring occasionally until golden brown and crisp.

Drain the koftas and set aside.

In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and sauté 1 sliced onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste until the onion changes color slightly.

Add 2 sliced tomatoes and sauté until softened.

Add 2 tbsp cashew and continue sautéing until the tomatoes are completely soft.

Cool the mixture and transfer to a blender, blending to a smooth paste, adding water if needed.

Filter the mixture to remove skins and seeds, achieving a silky smooth onion-tomato puree.

In a large kadai, heat 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil, sautéing 1 tsp cumin, 2 pods cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, and 2 cloves until aromatic.

Add 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp coriander powder, and ¼ tsp cumin powder, sautéing until fragrant.

Add the prepared onion-tomato puree and 1 tsp salt, mixing well.

Cover and cook until the mixture thickens and oil separates from the sides.

Add ¼ cup cream and mix on low flame until combined.

Adjust consistency with ½ cup water, bringing the curry to a boil.

Add 1 tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala, mixing well.

Pour the curry over the koftas and enjoy.

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