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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 medium boiled potatoes
200 gram paneer
1 tbsp ginger chili paste (1 inch ginger + 2 green chili)
1 tsp salt (as per taste)
3 tbsp corn flour / starch
1 tbsp chopped cashews
1 tbsp chopped pistachio
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
oil (for deep frying)
1 medium cube butter
2 tbsp oil
1 small piece cinnamon
1 black cardamom
2 green cardamom
1 medium bay leaf
3 black pepper balls
2 small green chili (as per taste)
2 inch ginger
4 small chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup cashews
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1 cup water
3 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp kitchen king masala
1/4 cup cream
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
1 tsp kasuri methi
coriander (for garnishing)
cream (for garnishing)

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

Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.

2

Mix the mashed potatoes with paneer, ginger chili paste, chopped cashews, corn flour, black pepper powder, and salt to form the kofta mixture.

3

Shape the mixture into small balls (koftas).

4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the koftas until golden brown; drain on paper towels.

5

In another pan, heat butter and oil, then add cinnamon, black cardamom, green cardamom, bay leaf, and black pepper balls; sauté briefly.

6

Add chopped ginger and green chili; cook until fragrant.

7

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

8

Add cashews, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and water; bring to a simmer.

9

Add cream, kitchen king masala, and salt; adjust seasoning as needed.

10

Gently add the fried koftas to the gravy and simmer for a few minutes.

11

Garnish with kasuri methi and coriander, and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfryingblending

Equipment Needed

deep frying pansaucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Chicken Kofta CurryMalai Kofta

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