15 minPrep
25 minCook
40 minTotal
4Servings
435Kcal
Ingredients
- —Paneer (Indian cheese) : 250 grams.(mashed or grated)
- —Potatoes : 2 medium, boiled and mashed.
- —Onions : 1 finely chopped.
- —Ginger: 1 inch piece nicely grated
- —Garlic : 4 to 5 pods,finely cut
- —Green chilies or red chili powder: According to your preference. And the heat you require.
- —Cilantro: 1 to 2 twigs finely chopped.
- —Breadcrumbs :1/4th cup(optional if you find your mix too moist or you want to add more thickness to the Paneer Dumpling)
- —Lemon juice : 1/2teaspoon Or you can use white vinegar.
- —Garam masala powder: 1 teaspoon (TSP) : It's an all spice powder easily available in any Indian Grocery store or even in Costco.
- —Cardamom powder : 1/2teaspoon.
- —Onions : 2 medium, finely chopped.
- —Tomatoes: 1/2 bowl finely chopped OR 1 cup pulp (Use nice red Tomatoes or the pulp and the mix will be sour in taste)
- —Fresh Ginger-garlic paste : Made from 1/2inch ginger and 5 to 6 pods of garlic.
- —Cream : 3/4th cup.
- —Garam masala powder : 1TSP (teaspoon)
- —Cumin powder :1TSP
- —Coriander powder : 1TSP
- —Red chili powder: 1TSP
- —Kasuri methi : (Dried Fenugreek leaves easily available in any Indian Grocery store or Costco) - 1TBSP (tablespoon)
- —Salt : To taste.
Instructions
- FOR THE KOFTAS : STEP 1
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients for the kofta beginning with the mashed paneer.
- Then add the mashed potatoes, this step is optional if you want to make the koftaz more puffy.
- Now add all the powdered masalas or herbs and mix.(I prefer making my own homemade masalaz, you can use the brands you have been using or make fresh garam masala at home for more enhanced taste.)
- Add the bread crumbs to the above mix. This step is optional, if you find the mix to wet to shape.or you can use all purpose flour.
- Apply oil to your hand while you shape the koftas, once done refrigerate it for about half an hour before heating to make it firm.
- Let's proceed to prepare the ingredients: 1st step is to Heat the pan over medium heat and add oil or butter according to your choice.
- When the oil becomes hot add the onions, stir them nicely to make them Golden brown or you can keep them translucent.
- Once that is done add the Ginger-garlic paste and add all the spices to it,and give a nice mix for about a minute.
- At this stage, add the chopped tomatoes or the tomato puree or pulp you have made and saute till all the ingredients mix well.
- Once the gravy has started thickening, add little water and cover it And let it simmer for all the ingredients to come together and blend well.
- Now add the spices and the heavy cream, add the salt , adjust the taste and consistency. Simmer the gravy for another 5 minutes.
- Your homemade Makhani Kofta is ready to be served with hot Naan roti or Chapati, Do not forget to garnish with a dollop of cream and cilantro. You can additionally add grated cheese like me to make the dish more cheesier. More the Cheese more the merrier.
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