Malai Kofta

Prepare the Kofta:

METHOD -

1. In a bowl, mash the boiled potatoes, paneer, and mawa until smooth.
   
   
2. Add chopped green chillies, salt, and cornflour. Mix well.
   
   
3. In another bowl, combine grated boiled potato, chopped almonds, cashews, dried cranberries, pistachios, chopped green chillies, chopped coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well.
   
   
4. Form small balls from the potato-paneer mixture, stuffing each ball with the dry fruit mixture.
   
   
5. Dust the balls in cornflour and deep fry until golden brown.

Make the Gravy:

1. In a pan, heat ghee. Add cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, dried Kashmiri red chillies, cloves, and green cardamoms. Let them splutter.
   
   
2. Add diced onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, coriander stems, cashew nuts, salt, and water. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
   
   
3. Blend the mixture into a smooth puree.

Final Steps:

1. In the same pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder. Stir in the prepared gravy.
   
   
2. Add garam masala, honey, and fresh cream. Mix well.
   
   
3. Gently stir in the koftas.
   
   
4. Garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves.
   
   

Enjoy your delicious Malai Kofta!