Ingredients

1hrs
4 servings
  1. For Paneer kofta:
  2. 1 cupgrated Paneer
  3. 1/4 cupAll purpose flour
  4. 1/4 tspBaking soda
  5. 1Green chilli finely chopped
  6. 2 tbspCoriander leaves finely chopped
  7. to tasteSalt
  8. 1/4 tspRed chilli powder
  9. 1/2 tspChaat masala
  10. 1/4 tspGaram masala
  11. Water if required
  12. ForStuffing:
  13. 2 Cashewnuts chopped
  14. 1 tbsp Almonds chopped
  15. as requiredOil for deep frying
  16. For Gravy:
  17. 1 cupOnion chopped
  18. 1/2 inchGinger
  19. 2 clovesGarlic chopped
  20. 8-10Cashew nuts chopped
  21. 2Dried Kashmiri red chilies
  22. 1 inchCinnamon stick
  23. 1Black cardamom
  24. 1Bay leaf
  25. 1/2 tspCumin seeds
  26. 2large Tomatoes
  27. to tasteSalt
  28. 1/4 tspTurmeric powder
  29. 1 tspRed chilli powder
  30. 1 tspCoriander powder
  31. As requiredWater
  32. 1/2 tspGaram masala
  33. 1 tspKasoori methi
  34. 1/2 cupfresh cream or malai
  35. 1 tbspCoriander leaves

Cooking Instructions

1hrs
  1. 1

    Soak onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli, cashews, and dried red chilies in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Then discard the water and grind into smooth paste. In the same jar, puree the tomatoes and keep it aside.Chop the cashews and almonds for kofta stuffing and keep it aside.

  2. 2

    Making Paneer Kofta:
    Mix the kofta ingredients except for cashew, almonds in a bowl to make the dough. Divide into equal portions. Take one portion and stuff some chopped nuts in center.

  3. 3

    Gather the edges, seal and make smooth balls and repeat the same to shape all kofta balls. Deep fry the kofta into hot oil on medium heat untill they get light brown. Once golden brown from all the sides, then remove and place on paper towel.

  4. 4

    Making Paneer Kofta Gravy:
    Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add whole spices and saute for few seconds or till spices get aromat. Then add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Mix in prepared onion paste, salt and cook till it becomes thick.

  5. 5

    Then add tomato puree and again cook till it becomes thick. Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder. Mix and cook for a minute.
    Mix in water to make gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes. Then add kasoori methi, garam masala, and cream.

  6. 6

    At the time of serving, add koftas and simmer for 2-3 minutes only.
    Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.

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