2 Ways Kofta

Ajwaini Paneer Kofta Curry

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS
Paneer - 300 grams
Rice flour - 50 grams
Corn flour - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Green chili - 1 tablespoon
Coriander - 1 tablespoon
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
Oil - for frying
Ghee - 30 milliliters
Ginger paste - 1 tablespoon
Garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
Onions - 120 grams
Tomato - 280 grams
Green chili - 1 tablespoon
Ghee - 15 milliliters
Carom seeds - 1 teaspoon
Tomato puree -50 grams
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Fresh cream - 120 grams

PREPARATION
1. In a mixing bowl, add 300 grams paneer, 50 grams rice flour, 1 tablespoon corn flour, 1 teaspooon salt, 1tablespooon green chili, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 teaspoon red chili, and mix it well.
2. Take some mixture on your hands and shape it into a lemon sized ball.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until it turns golden brown and crispy.
4. Drain it on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
5. Heat 30 milliliters ghee in a pan, add 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon garlic paste and saute until a nice flavour comes out.
6. Add 120 grams onions and fry till translucent.
7. Then, add 280 grams tomato and saute until it turns soft and pulpy.
8. Add 1 tablespoon green chili and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
9. Transfer this into a blender and blend it into a smooth puree.
10. Heat 15 milliliters ghee in a pan, add 1 teaspoon carom seeds and saute 1 - 2 minutes.
11. Now, add blended puree and stir well.
12. Then, add 50 grams tomato puree and cook 1 - 2 minutes.
13. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
14. Now, add 120 grams fresh cream and mix well.
15. Add fried koftas in it and cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
16. Garnish with fresh cream and coriander.
17. Serve.



Cheesy Malai Kofta

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS
(For Koftas)
Boiled mashed potatoes - 430 grams
Grated paneer - 140 grams
Pomegranate seed powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Coriander - 2 tablespoons
Corn flour - 2 tablespoons
Processed cheese
Corn flour - for coating
Oil - for frying

(For Gravy)
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 2 teaspoons
Ginger - 2 teaspoons
Onions - 240 grams
Green chili - 2 tablespoons
Tomato - 240 grams
Ghee - 2 tablespoons
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
Cashew paste - 80 grams
Water - 100 milliliters
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Yogurt - 150 grams
Fresh cream - 70 grams
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Dried fenugreek leaves - 1 tablespoon
Fresh cream - for garnishing
Coriander - for garnishing

PREPARATION
(For Koftas)
1. In a mixing bowl, add 430 grams boiled mashed potatoes, 140 grams grated paneer, 1 teaspoon pomegranate seed powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons coriander, 2 tablespoons corn flour and mix all the ingredients well.
2. Take some mixture in your hand and flatten it with your palm.
3. Place some processed cheese on it.
4. Roll it into a ball. Then, roll it in corn flour.
5. Heat sufficient oil in a skillet and deep fry these till golden brown and crispy. Drain it on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.

(Rest of the Preparation)
1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy pot, add 2 teaspoons garlic, 2 teaspoons ginger and saute for 1 -2. minutes.
2. Then, add 240 grams onions and fry till translucent.
3. Add 2 tablespoons green chili and mix it again.
4. Now, add 240 grams tomato and saute for 5 - 7 minutes or till it turns soft and pulpy.
5. Transfer this mixture into a blender and blend it into a smooth puree.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a another heavy pot, add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and stir well.
7. Add 2 teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon red chili and stir again.
8. Now, add the blended mixture in it and mix it well.
9. Cook or 3 - 5 minutes.
10. Add 80 grams cashew paste, 100 milliliters water and mxi it well.
11. Then, add 1 teaspoon salt, 150 grams yogurt, 70 grams fresh cream and mix it well.
12. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes.
13. Add 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves and mix it again.
14. Now, add the fried koftas in it and mix well.
15. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes.
16. Garnish with fresh cream and coriander.
17. Serve hot.