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malai kofta
Malai Kofta recipe | how to make malai kofta
Written by Jayashree

Malai Kofta is a tasty and  popular North Indian side dish. Koftas are small balls made by deep or shallow frying. They are immersed in the gravy made with malai (fresh cream).

The koftas and gravy are made of different kinds as using vegetables, paneer or potatoes.  Here is one kind which is immensely liked by all at home. 

What is Malai Kofta ?

Malai is the Hindi word and literally translates to cream. Kofta are dumplings made with potato or other veggies mixed with spices and bread crumbs. They may be deep or shallow fried. The gravy dunked with koftas makes a tasty accompaniment.

Let’s get to the recipe of Malai Kofta:

INGREDIENTS :

FOR THE GRAVY :

  • onion 1
  • tomato 2
  • ginger 1inch
  • coriander seed1tsp
  • cumin 1tsp
  • green chilly 2
  • almonds 8
  • poppy seeds 1tsp
  •  turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • chilly powder 1 tsp
  • salt to taste
  • fresh cream 1/2 cup

FOR THE KOFTAS:

  • potatoes boiled 4
  • red chilli powder 1tsp
  • coriander leaves 1/2 bowl
  • salt to taste
  • onion 1
  • maida 1tbsp

malai kofta

METHOD:

  1. Remove the skin of the tomato by making an incision and putting them in hot water.
  2. Cut onions .
  3. Put almonds in hot water in another bowl to remove the skin.
  4. Make a puree of tomato and onions.
  5. Grind ginger ,dhania, cumin,almonds and poppy seeds to a fine paste.Keep aside.

To make the gravy :

Take  oil in a kadai . Add the onion and tomato puree and fry till oil seperates. Add turmeric powder and chilli powder and stir again for sometime.  Now,add the ground paste and required quantity of water. Add salt. Whisk the cream well and mix into it. Let boil for sometime.

TO MAKE THE KOFTAS :

Koftas are usually deep fried. But here,I am shallow frying them. You can deep fry them, they are more tastier. But, keeping the health factor in mind, I have been shallow frying and it is equally good.

Mix all the ingredients together. Make it small balls and flatten between palms. Heat a skillet and shallow fry.

 

TO SERVE :

Add koftas just before serving. Tastes good with nan,roti, kulcha or chapati.

Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta is a popular north-indian side dish ideal to pair with roti and nan. It is tasty and loved by most people.
Course dinner ideas, lunch ideas, Main Course
Cuisine north indian
Keyword malai kofta recipe, north indian curry, side dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Author Jayashree

Ingredients

FOR THE GRAVY :

  • onion 1
  • tomato 2
  • ginger 1inch
  • coriander seed1tsp
  • cumin 1tsp
  • green chilly 2
  • almonds 8
  • poppy seeds 1tsp
  • turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • chilly powder 1 tsp
  • salt to taste
  • fresh cream 1/2 cup

FOR THE KOFTAS:

  • potatoes boiled 4
  • red chilli powder 1tsp
  • coriander leaves 1/2 bowl
  • salt to taste
  • onion 1
  • maida 1tbsp

Instructions

  • Remove the skin of the tomato by making an incision and putting them in hot water.
  • Cut onions .
  • Put almonds in hot water in another bowl to remove the skin.
  • Make a puree of tomato and onions.
  • Grind ginger ,dhania, cumin,almonds and poppy seeds to a fine paste.Keep aside.

To make the gravy :

  • Take  oil in a kadai . Add the onion and tomato puree and fry till oil seperates. Add turmeric powder and chilli powder and stir again for sometime.  Now,add the ground paste and required quantity of water. Add salt. Whisk the cream well and mix into it. Let boil for sometime.

TO MAKE THE KOFTAS :

  • Koftas are usually deep fried. But here,I am shallow frying them. You can deep fry them, they are more tastier. But, keeping the health factor in mind, I have been shallow frying and it is equally good.
  • Mix all the ingredients together. Make it small balls and flatten between palms. Heat a skillet and shallow fry.

TO SERVE :

  • Add koftas just before serving. Tastes good with nan,roti, kulcha or chapati.

 

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marudhuskitchen
9 years ago

Yummy curry..creamy and tasty..love it all the time

Meri Rasoi
Meri Rasoi
9 years ago

delicious preparation .. Loved it:)

Anu Nagaraja
Anu Nagaraja
9 years ago

excellent dish! especially loved the addition of poppy seeds and almonds !!

Ritu Ahuja
Ritu Ahuja
9 years ago

Kofta curry looks super delicious. Yummy yummy

PIYALI
PIYALI
9 years ago

Jayashree you have created a very beautiful, extremely gratifying looking Kofta dish. I loved every element you added in it and your bowl of Koftas placed over the silky smooth creamy gravy looked Super Delicious. Loved it immensely.

Jeena
9 years ago

Delicious and creamy. I liked the way u have shallow fried, and not deep fried.

Rani Vijoo
9 years ago

malai kofta looks delicious…an awesome gravy delight, love it 🙂

kimberly
9 years ago

How did I miss this… It looks delicious 🙂

padma
9 years ago

Lovely version of kofta curry dear:)
Hope to see you at my space some time soon:)
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Renu Agrawal Dongre
Renu Agrawal Dongre
4 years ago

The koftas look delicious. A perfect party curry or gravy and good that you have not deep fried them, can enjoy guilt free.

poonampagar
poonampagar
4 years ago

Shallow fried kofta in a silky creamy gravy look oh so delectable Jayashree ! I love the nutty pavor the poppy seeds imart to the gravy.

mayurisjikoni
4 years ago

I’ve not made only potato koftas as yet, but that sure is an interesting recipe, especially when other veggies are not available and we have potatoes only. Love how creamy the gravy is .

sasmita sahoo
4 years ago

Malai koftas look so delicious jaya !!! shallow fried version looks so healthy here particularly 🙂

Vasusvegkitchen
4 years ago

Almonds, poppy seeds used for gravy made gravy rich, silky and healthy. And potatoes used to prepare koftas I just loved it, can feel the rich gravy taste with yummy koftas 👌

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