Malai kofta | paneer kofta gravy is a flavorful side dish prepared with kofta in onion base. Rich and tasty side dish.
Malai kofta is my sister's favorite dish. I still remember those days, when we went to restaurants, she used to order butter Naan and malai Kofta most of the times. Rich creamy gravy creates so much addiction. Have tried both white and red gravy, but white gravy is my personal choice. I happened to see Harpal Singh's video in youtube, and inspired from his preparation, here is my version.
Check our other tasty paneer + tofu based dishes in TMF,
Paneer butter masala
Ingredients
- Paneer Kofta - 10
- Onion - 1 big roughly chopped
- Green chilli - 1 Adjust according to your taste
- Cashewnut - 3 tbsp
- Cardamom - 2 pods
- Cinnamon - 1/2 piece
- Fennel seed powder - 1/4 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
- Milk - 1/3 Cup
- Butter/Oil - 2 tbsp I used 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter
- Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
- Salt - as needed
- Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
- Heavy cream/ Fresh Cream - 3 tbsp
- Chopped nuts - 1 tbsp Optional to garnish
Instructions
- Add about 1 cup of water to a pan and bring water to boil. Add chopped onions and cook them. Strain the water and cool the onions. Once the onion comes to room temperature, blend them into a fine paste without adding water
- Add water to the pan again and bring water to boil. Cook the cashew and cool. Blend them into a fine paste by adding little water
- Add oil and butter to the pan, when the pan is hot, add cinnamon, fennel seed powder and cardamom, and sauté for ½ minute.
- Add onion paste and ginger garlic paste and saute for 3-4 minutes
- Add cashewnut paste and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes
- Add milk and 1/2 cup of water. When the mixture comes to boil, add heavy cream and green cardamom powder
- Place the koftas in a serving dish and pour the gravy over the Kofta (Make sure the koftas are in room temperature, else they will break)
Ingredients
Paneer Kofta - 10
Onion - 1 big, roughly chopped
Green chilli - 1 (Adjust according to your taste)
Cashewnut - 3 tbsp
Cardamom - 2 pods
Cinnamon - 1/2 piece
Fennel seed powder - 1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Milk - 1/3 Cup
Butter/Oil - 2 tablespoon (I used 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter)
Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - as needed
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Heavy cream/ Fresh Cream - 3 tbsp
Chopped nuts - 1 tablespoon (Optional) to garnish
Method
- Add about 1 cup of water to a pan and bring water to boil. Add chopped onions and cook them. Strain the water and cool the onions. Once the onion comes to room temperature, blend them into a fine paste without adding water
- Add water to the pan again and bring water to boil. Cook the cashew and cool. Blend them into a fine paste by adding little water
- Add oil and butter to the pan, when the pan is hot, add cinnamon, fennel seed powder and cardamom, and sauté for ½ minute.
- Add onion paste and ginger garlic paste and saute for 3-4 minutes
- Add cashewnut paste and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes
- Add milk and 1/2 cup of water. When the mixture comes to boil, add heavy cream and green cardamom powder
- Place the koftas in a serving dish and pour the gravy over the Kofta (Make sure the koftas are in room temperature, else they will break)
Malai Kofta is my all-time favorite, too. I haven't tried the white gravy before. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I am glad you liked it Gina:-) Do try white gravy, I am sure you will love it
How could I not, right? 🙂
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OMG mouth watering. ...it looks so creamy and perfect. ....butter naan and koftas just remember my dad when I look at this dish, he loves this combo. ....awesome. ...
Thanks Chitra:-) happy to know Uncle likes this dish..yes such a awesome combo na
You won't believe I have never tasted them, that's why I was waiting for your recipe 🙂 I am eyeing the malai kofta 😀 they looks simply superb 🙂
Is it:-) one day just keep your diet aside and try this dear I am you will fall in love with this gravy:-)
hehehe, yeah I need to do that one day 😀
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I love white gravy and with the kofta, amazing!!
Thanks Suzanne:-) glad you are also fan of white gravy
Ahhh! Even more delicious in a gravy!
Thanks Sanjana:-)
I want to veganize this recipe. Yum
Recently I told this to Chitra, while drafting I remember you and Chitra, I am sure you guys will think to prepare a vegan version. Waiting for vegan recipe dear
Thanks Vidz 🙂
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Looks delicious Vidya..but the white gravy is new to me..I have seen the brown gravy more!!Will try soon.Thanks for the recipe!
Try white gravy Shannu:-) I am glad you like it
Gorgeous malai kofta- I too love the white ones in white gravy. Thanks for sharing this Vidya 🙂
Thanks G:-) inspire of knowing its calorie factor I can't control eating them :-p
He he..join the club 😉
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What is heavy cream or can we use amul cream.the malai koftas looks yummy. Waiting for ur reply.
Yes latha.. Amul cream can be used. Sorry for late reply.. Just now checking your comment
Looks interesting and yummy dear. I've never had white malai kofta before , looking forward to try your recipe 🙂
Thanks Radhi:-) High in calorie but believe me it tastes yummy.. Do try
Sure will do 🙂
It looks delicious. I also use to follow this recipe of Harpal Sing. 🙂
Thanks Jayeeta:-) he is brilliant right, I love many of his recipes
Me too. 🙂
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Its so drool worthy .. Love it 🙂
Thanks Pallavi:-)
Never cooked onion in boiling water. Does it takes d raw smell off? I do it for tomatoes to peel d skin off
Yes Srividhya, it takes off the raw smell and gives nice taste.
Kofta looks yummy and inviting....wish to try it 🙂
Thanks Rani:-) Do try, waiting to hear from you
very pretty! Looks like great comfort food.
Thanks Liz:-)
Love the photographs Vidya! It looks easy too! Thank you for sharing 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂 Happy cooking 🙂
Thanku Sindhu
Looks delicious in white gravy!!
Thanku Sonali:-)