Malai Kofta (Stuffed potato balls in cream)

Koftas

• 200 g potato, boiled and grated
• 100 g panir, crumbled (cottage cheese)
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• salt
• oil, to deep fry

Stuffing

• 1 tablespoon raisins, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cashew, chopped

Gravy

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 medium onion, peeled,washed and chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and ground to a paste
• 2 cloves garlic, ground to a paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cream

Garnish

• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon mango powder (amchoor powder)
• 2 tablespoons oil

Directions

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   Mix all the ingredients for the Koftas together.

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   Divide the mixture into equal portions.

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   Shape into balls.

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   Flatten each ball.

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   Place 1/2 tsp.

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   of chopped nuts and raisins in the center of each ball.

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   Close the ball (you may use a little water to seal the ball with your fingertips).

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   Prepare all koftas in this way.

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   Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the koftas till golden brown on either side.

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    Remove onto clean paper napkins, allow the excess oil to drain and keep aside till you prepare the wonderful gravy.

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    Now for the gravy.

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    For that, heat 1 tbsp.

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    of oil in a pot.

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    Add the ginger-garlic paste.

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    Saute for 4 minutes, stirring it continuously till it is golden in colour and the raw smell is gone.

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    Add onions and fry till golden in colour.

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    Add 2 tbsps.

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    of water.

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    Mix well.

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    Add chilli, turmeric and corriander powders.

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    Add 1/2 cup of water.

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    Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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    Add salt to taste.

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    Add 1-2 tbsps.

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    of cream and cook for a minute.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Place koftas in a serving dish.

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    Pour the gravy over them.

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    Garnish with mango powder, cream, almond flakes and corriander leaves.

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    Serve hot.