Malai Kofta

Malai kofta is comfort food with elegance. Soft, pan-fried dumplings rest in a rich, creamy tomato sauce gently spiced and smooth. It’s a dish meant to be savored slowly warm, balanced, and deeply satisfying, perfect for special meals or when you want something a little extra.

This is Let’s Veg cooking that feels generous and celebratory.

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Malai Kofta

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Malai kofta made with soft potato dumplings in a creamy tomato sauce. A rich, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for special meals.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 93

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• Kofta
• 2 cups boiled potatoes mashed
• ½ cup grated paneer
• 2 tbsp cornflour or all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Oil for shallow frying
• Malai Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 cup tomato purée
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup cream or cashew cream
• ¼ cup water as needed

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Prepare the Kofta
2. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, paneer, cornflour, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
3. Shape mixture into small balls or oval dumplings.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Shallow-fry kofta until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
6. Prepare the Sauce
7. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
8. Add onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
9. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
10. Stir in tomato purée and tomato paste. Cook for 8-10 minutes until thick and glossy.
11. Add chili powder, garam masala, cumin, coriander, and salt. Stir well.
12. Lower heat and stir in cream. Add water if needed to loosen sauce.
13. Assemble
14. Gently add kofta to the sauce just before serving.
15. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add raisins or nuts inside kofta for a traditional touch

For a vegan version, use tofu and cashew cream

Always add kofta to sauce just before serving to keep them soft

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