PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 50 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES SERVINGS: 5
Ingredients
FOR KOFTA:
3 potato boiled & mashed
3/4 cup paneer, grated
1 chilli, finely chopped
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
1/4 tbsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp cashew, chopped
2 tbsp maida( plain flour)
oil, for frying
FOR ONION TOMATO PUREE:
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 tomato, sliced
2 tbsp cashew / Kaju
FOR CURRY:
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp cardamom
1 bay leaf
1 inch cinnamon
2 clove
1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 tbsp turmeric
3/4 tbsp coriander powder
1/4 tbsp cumin powder
1 tbsp salt
1/4 cup cream (malai)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp Kasuri methi, crushed
1/4 tsp garam masala
Directions
Firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 3 potatoes and 3/4 cup paneer.
Add chilli, tbsp coriander, tsp cumin powder and salt.
Add raisins and cashew.
Mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
Now add maida and mix well forming a soft dough.
Prepare a small ball sized kofta by greasing your hand with oil.
Deep fry on medium hot oil.
Stir occasionally, making sure the koftas are cooked uniformly.
Fry until the kofta turns golden brown and crisp.
Drain off the koftas and keep them aside.
In a pan heat oil and saute 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
Saute until onions changes colour slightly.
Further, add 2 tomatoes and saute slightly.
Now add 2 tbsp cashew and continue to saute until tomatoes soften completely.
Cool completely and transfer to a blender.
Blend to smooth paste adding water if required.
Now filter the mixture to get rid of seeds filter until silky smooth onion-tomato puree is attained. keep aside.
In a large pan heat 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil.
Saute 1 tsp cumin, 2 pod cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves.
Further keeping the flame on low, add chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder and cumin powder.
Further add in the prepared onion tomato puree, 1 tsp salt and mix well.
Cover and cook until the mixture starts to thicken.
Now add ¼ cup cream and mix on low flame until it's well combined further, add ½ cup water and mix well.
Get the curry to a boil, add Kasuri methi and garam masala. Mix it well.
It's ready to enjoy.
Health Benefits
It is rich in protein and calcium which aids in weight loss.
It is high in potassium
It is good for diabetic patients and heart patients.
It is rich in various vitamins.
