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Paneer Kofta Curry

Gravy made from Paneer balls

Recipe by Mrs.Soujanya Hariprasad of Santa Clara, US

Ingredients vegetarian 4 servings


    • 200 g Paneer (Cottage cheese)
    • 2 Medium sized Potato
    • 1 Big Onion (roughly chopped)
    • 2 Medium Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala powder
    • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
    • 2 tsp Ghee (clarified butter)
    • 2 tbsp Corn flour
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 Cardamoms
    • 1/2 cup Curd (plain yogurt)
    • 1/4 cup Cashew nut paste
    • 2 cups Water
    • Salt to taste
    • Vegetable Oil for frying
    • Cilantro (Coriander leaves) for garnish
    • 2 tbsp Fresh Cream for garnish

    Directions

    1. Boil Potatoes, remove the skin. Grate boiled Potatoes & Paneer.
    2. To this mixture add 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder, 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder, Corn flour & Salt. Mix well & make round balls. Deep fry till golden brown colour. Remove on a paper towel & keep aside.
    3. Grind chopped Onions, Tomatoes & Cardamom with little water.
    4. Heat Ghee in a kadai. Add Cumin seeds & Bay leaf.
    5. Add the Onion mixture & fry constantly on Medium heat for about 4-5 mins.
    6. Add Curd, Cashwenut paste, remaining Red chilli & Garam masala powder, Turmeric & Salt. Mix well & fry for another 2 mins.
    7. Add Water, lower the heat, cover a lid & simmer for 6-7 mins. Keep checking in between.
    8. When the gravy is little thick add The fried Koftas, garnish with fresh Cream & Cilantro. Serve hot.

    Comments

    priyanka

    its realy yummy and nutritious for kids