Cookd Malai Kofta
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Malai kofta: fried potato and paneer dumplings with cashews and raisins in Cookd Butter Masala Gravy with milk and cream. Serves 3, 50 minutes, with video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
14 itemsSalt1.25 tsp
Cashew (half), Chopped10
Raisins, Chopped10
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Corn Flour3 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Sunflower Oil1 tsp
Cookd Butter Masala Gravy125 grams
Milk½ cup
Water¼ cup
Fresh Cream2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish
Paneer100 grams
Potato200 grams
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 388kcal | 1164kcal |
| Protein | 11g | 33g |
| Carbohydrate | 30g | 91g |
| Fat | 25g | 75g |
| Fibre | 2.4g | 7.2g |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 23g |
Cookd masalas for paneer
Method
- 1
To a pot, add the potatoes and enough water to cover them. Bring it to a boil and add salt. If the potatoes are large, prick them with a fork for faster cooking. Cover with a lid and cook until the potatoes are soft enough to be pierced with a fork. This would take 15-20 mins. Peel the potatoes and mash them in a bowl.
SaltPotato
- 2
Grate paneer and add it to the potatoes.
Paneer
- 3
Add all the other ingredients and mix to form a uniform mixture. Make small kofta balls from the mixture. Roll it gently.
Cashew (half)RaisinsGaram Masala PowderSaltCorn Flour
- 4
Heat oil for frying. Add the kofta on medium heat without overcrowding the pan. Don’t mix them for at least 1 minute. Turn them around occasionally and fry until it is brown on all sides. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Sunflower Oil
- 5
In a pan, heat oil and add the curry paste. Saute for a minute.
Sunflower OilCookd Butter Masala Gravy
- 6
Turn the heat to low and add the milk. Mix continuously until fully mixed, then increase the heat to medium. Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
Milk
- 7
Add water and boil for 2 minutes. Add cream, mix and remove from the heat. To serve, pour the gravy into a bowl and add the fried Kofta. Garnish with some fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves. Serve with roti, naan or rice.
WaterFresh CreamCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Cookd Malai Kofta take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 35 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Cookd Malai Kofta serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Malai Kofta vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Cookd Malai Kofta spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Cookd Malai Kofta?
- 100 grams Paneer, 125 grams Cookd Butter Masala Gravy, 200 grams Potato, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, ½ cup Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Malai Kofta?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Cookd Malai Kofta?
- About 388 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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