Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta
Ingredients:

Kofta

• 1 1/2 cups crumbled paneer
• 3 tbs of all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• 3 or 4 green chillies crushed
• 1 tbs of ground coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/4 tsp of chilly powder
• 3 cups of oil

To make koftas, pulse above ingredients through the blender for a minute. Mix/knead the contents and shape into balls of about 1" in diameter. Deep fry on medium heat, in batches, till the koftas are golden brown. Remove koftas from the oil and store container.
Masala sauce

• 4 ripe tomatoes pureed (1 cup of pureed tomatoes from a can)
• 4 tbs ghee or oil
• 1 1/2 tsp of chilly powder
• 1 tsp of Shah jeera or cumin seeds
• 2tbs of grated coconut
• 2 tsp of powdered poppy seeds ( or 2 tsp of powdered cashew nuts)
• 1/2 tsp of crushed garlic (optional)
• 1 tsp of crushed ginger
• 1 medium diced onion
• 1/3 cup of yogurt/mosaru
• 1/3 cup of half and half

Method: Saute ginger, garlic and onion till the onions in ghee in a large pot. Add the remaining masala ingredients except the yogurt and the half and half. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minute, stirring often, till the ghee separates. Beat the yogurt into a smooth mixture and add to the pot. Before serving add the half and half and koftas.
Tips: Serve with naan, chappatis, rotis or rice.