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Authentic Malai Kofta

The peak of Mughlai luxury. Deep-fried dumplings (koftas) made of paneer and potato are submerged in a 'Malai' sauce—a rich, creamy, and slightly sweet onion-cashew gravy scented with saffron and cardamom.

IndianPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Make Koftas. Mix paneer, potato, cornstarch, and salt. Form into balls, stuffing the center with chopped raisins/nuts. until golden.

  2. 2

    The Gravy. Sauté whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon). Add the onion-tomato-cashew paste. until the sauce is velvety.

  3. 3

    Season. Add salt, a pinch of sugar, and crushed kasuri methi.

  4. 4

    Finish. Stir in the heavy cream.

  5. 5

    Assemble. Place the hot koftas in a serving dish and pour the gravy over them right before serving. (If you them in the gravy, they will disintegrate).

📋Details

CuisineIndian
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
18%
💧Water
36%
🌍Earth
36%
💨Air
11%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat3%
Entropy6%
Reactivity91%
0.046
Heat
0.083
Entropy
1.307
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

294.24cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
15%
of 2000 cal
protein14.82g20%
carbs15.47g21%
fat20.12g62%
% Daily Value
Protein
14.82g30%
Carbs
15.47g6%
Fat
20.12g26%
Fiber
1.51g5%
Sugar
1.52g3%
Sodium
16.66mg1%