Malai Kofta (Indian Cheese and Potato Dumplings)

Malai kofta is a north Indian dish that consists of dumplings in a gravy. It can be eaten with Indian breads like puri, paratha, and naan, or with rice. The dumplings can also be served as cutlets on bread or a bun as snacks. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup water (Optional)
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 green chile pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 potatoes, peeled
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed (Optional)
• ¼ cup tomato puree
• 1 cup paneer cheese, grated (Optional)
• 8 cashews (Optional)
• ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.

Step 2

Combine mashed potatoes, grated paneer cheese, cornstarch, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl. Shape into approximately 8 small dumplings.

Step 3

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet; fry dumplings until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Place cashews and 1/4 cup water in a bowl; let stand at least 10 minutes. Puree mixture in a food processor.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add chopped green chile pepper, ginger-garlic paste, and cumin seed; stir to combine. Add grated onion; cook and stir until light brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato puree, ground coriander, salt, garam masala, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir cashew puree, cream, and milk into tomato mixture; add water to thin. Add dumplings to the gravy just before serving.