Malia Kofta

Ingredients:

For Koftas

4 Potatoes Boiled and mashed100 gms grated Paneer (Cottage cheese) 2 finely chopped Green Chillies1 finely chopped onion.1/4tsp black pepper powder1/4tsp chat masala.2 teaspoons Cornflour1 tbsp kismisSat as per tasteOil for deep frying

For the gravy:

2 medium onions,chopped 3 flakes garlic,crushed 1 inch ginger,crushed 1 large tomatoes,pureed 1 tsp red-chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tsp dhania(corainder) powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp powdered poppy seeds 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp ground cashew nuts

 Method

For the Kofta

• Boil the potatoes without taking out its peel (potato should not be over boiled). 
• Allow them to cool and then peel the potatoes and mash them.
• Mix Paneer, boiled potatoes, green chillies, onion, cornflour, black pepper, chat masala and salt. The mixture should be smooth with no lumps. 
• Divide this mixture into 8-10 small balls. 
• Take each ball on the palm of your hand, flatten it to make a disc. 
• Place some raisins in the center of each disc and roll it back into a ball. This is your uncooked "Malai Kofta". 
• Now heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas till golden brown and drain on a paper napkin and keep aside.

For the gravy

• Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a pan and fry onions till light brown. Remove from oil and let the onions cool. 
• Grind the Onion, ginger, garlic, poppy seeds in the grinder. You can add some water if needed to make smooth paste. 
• Add the above paste in the pan and  fry in 3 tbsp of oil till brown and the oil begins to separate.
• Add salt, turmeric powder,coriander powder, red chilly powder and mix well for 10 minutes till the oil separates from the gravy. 
• Add the pureed tomatoes and the ground cashew nuts, mix it well to thicken the gravy.
• Add milk and cook for 2-3 mins. 
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