Malai Kofta

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Paneer , grated
	1 cup	Potato , boiled, mashed
	2 tablespoons	Cornflour
	1 tablespoon	Raisin
	1 tablespoon	Cashew , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 teaspoon	Salt , to taste
	1 cup	Oil , for frying
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 cup	Onion , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1 cup	Tomato , puree
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 cup	Cream , heavy
	1 cup	Water
	1 teaspoon	Kasuri Methi , dried fenugreek leaves
	1 tablespoon	Sugar
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix grated paneer, mashed potatoes, cornflour, raisins, cashews, garam masala, and salt to form a smooth dough.
2. 2 Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into round koftas.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the koftas until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In another pan, heat ghee and sauté the onions until golden brown.
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Stir in the tomato puree, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook until the oil separates.
7. 7 Add heavy cream, water, kasuri methi, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
8. 8 Gently add the fried koftas to the gravy and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.