Go Back
–+ servings
Easy Malai Kofta Recipe

Easy Malai Kofta Recipe for Creamy Comfort Food Bliss

This Easy Malai Kofta Recipe offers a creamy, flavorful experience with tender dumplings in savory sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 2 medium Potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup Paneer crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Cashews or Blanched Almonds finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Raisins or Currants optional
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for sautéing and frying
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Powder adjust to spice preference
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 4 pods Green Cardamom optional
  • 1 cup Tomato Purée
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Butter or Cashew Paste
  • 1/2 cup Water to adjust consistency
  • 1/2 cup Whipping Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Large pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil and cool the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool, then peel and mash.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté the onion until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add minced ginger and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir in cumin, coriander, cayenne, and cinnamon. Sauté for another minute.
  4. Pour in tomato purée and almond butter or cashew paste, stir, then add water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Mix in whipping cream and sugar, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, mash the cooled potatoes and mix in crumbled paneer, cashews, and raisins until consistent.
  7. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized dumplings.
  8. Fry the koftas in hot oil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  9. Gently place fried koftas in the simmering sauce to coat, and let simmer for a few minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or basmati rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are fully cooked and adjust seasoning to taste. The dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!