Malai Kofta Recipe: A Creamy, Delicious Delight 

“Rich and Creamy Indian Dish”   

Malai Kofta is a rich and indulgent Indian dish that combines soft, melt-in-your-mouth koftas with a creamy, flavorful curry. It’s perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something extra delicious. Let’s dive into how you can easily make this at home!

Ingredients : 

For the Koftas :

• 2 medium-sized potatoes (boiled and mashed)
• 100g paneer (crumbled)
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• Salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• A pinch of cardamom powder
• Oil

For the Gravy (Curry):

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tomato (pureed)
• 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt 
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts (soaked)
• Fresh coriander (garnish)

Step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Prepare the Koftas

• Mix mashed potatoes with crumbled paneer and maida along with cream, salt, black pepper, and cardamom powder in a bowl. Stir together until everything becomes uniform.
• Shape divides portions of the mixture into round balls that measure the size of a golf ball. Add one teaspoon of cream and small slices of dry fruit, for example, cashews or raisins when you want to stuff your kofta balls.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place koftas into hot oil then bake until they obtain a flaky golden crust uniformly across all sides.

Step 2: Make the Gravy

• Take a pan, heat oil, or ghee. Fry the chopped onions until they get a golden brown color.
• Add the mixture of ginger-garlic paste for one minute under heat. Mix the pureed tomatoes with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala while continuing to stir until oil separation occurs. The sauce needs to be cooked until oil breaks away from the complex spice mixture.
• During curry preparation blend the cashews after soaking them with small amounts of water until they create a perfect paste.
• Stir the mixture after adding newly added fresh cream. Continued cooking for 2-3 minutes completes the combination of all ingredients. Add salt according to your preference then adjust the measurements.

Step 3: Combine the Koftas and Gravy

• Add fried kofta pieces softly to hot gravy. Cook for one to two minutes and simply keep them immersed in the sauce. 
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Tips for a perfect malai kofta : 

• Don’t over-fry the koftas, they should be crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
• You can add a little more cream to the gravy.
• To make it healthier, you can bake the koftas instead of frying them.

Nutrition Values : 

(per 100g of edible portion)

Nutrients & Energy

Nutrients & Energy	Values	Units
Energy	260	Kcal
Total Fat	17	g
Saturated Fat	7	g
Cholesterol	30	mg
Sodium	550	mg
Total Carbohydrates	16	g
Dietary Fiber	0	g
Sugars	9	g
Protein	10	g

Vitamins

Vitamins	Values	Units
Vitamin A	4	% DV
Vitamin C	25	% DV
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1	mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2	mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.3	mg
Vitamin E	0.2	mg
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)	8.2	mcg

Minerals & Trace Elements (Micro)

Minerals & Trace Elements (Micro)	Values	Units
Calcium	250	mg
Iron	1	mg
Magnesium	25.3	mg
Phosphorus	173.3	mg
Potassium	146	mg
Sodium	550	mg
Zinc	1	mg	2

Starch & Sugars

Starch & Sugars	Values	Units
Total Starch	10	g
Total Sugars	9	g

Fatty Acid Profile

Fatty Acid Profile	Values	Units
Total SFA	7	g
Total MUFA	3

Fun Facts About Malai Kofta : 

• Malai Kofta comes from the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire, where rich and creamy dishes were made for kings and queens.
  
• While it’s usually made with potatoes and paneer, you can add different vegetables or even meat to the koftas.
  
• The bright curry and golden-brown koftas make this dish look as good as it tastes.
  
• Malai Kofta is loved in Indian restaurants around the world, especially during special celebrations.

Life Lesson : 

“Just like Malai Kofta, life is a blend of different ingredients—mix them well, and you’ll create something truly rich and fulfilling. ”