Malai Kofta Recipe by Ranveer Brar

Malai Kofta is a classic Indian dish that is loved by many people. It is made with a combination of potatoes, cheese, and spices. This dish is usually served with a creamy and spicy tomato-based sauce. The recipe by Ranveer Brar is one of the most popular versions of this dish. It is sure to delight your palate and will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients

For the Koftas:

2 cups boiled mashed potatoes
1 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

For the Sauce:

1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 cup fresh cream
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

Making the Koftas

In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, grated cheese, onions, garlic paste, coriander leaves, cumin powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well to form a soft dough. Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly and deep fry in hot oil till golden brown. Repeat this process with the remaining dough to make more koftas.

Making the Sauce

Heat oil in a pan and add the garlic, cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When the seeds start to splutter, add the tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the coriander powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and cook for a few minutes. Add the fried koftas to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Serving

Serve the Malai Kofta with steamed basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition

One serving of Malai Kofta contains about 400 calories, 20 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrates, and 10 grams of protein. It also contains a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. It is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.