BAKED MALAI KOFTA

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Healthier version of an Indian favorite. Found on showmethecurry.com. The website has a video showing you how it's made.

Provided by havent the slightest

Categories     Curries

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 dish, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 large potato (boiled)
8 ounces panir
1/3 cup frozen green pea
1 carrot (shredded)
5 sprigs cilantro (finely chopped)
1/4 cup cashews (roughly chopped) or 1/4 cup golden raisin (roughly chopped)
cooking spray
2 tablespoons oil
3 medium onions (food processed or chopped finely)
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon ginger (minced) or 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
salt, to taste
sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons coriander powder (divided)
1 teaspoon cumin powder (divided)
1/2 teaspoon chat masala
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
red chili powder, to taste
5 ounces evaporated milk (or cream)
milk, as needed

Steps:

  • - For the Gravy:.
  • Heat Oil in a medium pan.
  • Add Onions and salt - saute until moisture is evaporated.
  • Add Ginger and Garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add Pureed Tomatoes and cook until Oil separates from the mixture.
  • Add in Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chili
  • Powder and Garam Masala - mix well.
  • Add Evaporated Milk and stir.
  • Add Milk to make the gravy to desired consistency.
  • Add sugar to taste and check salt.
  • Bring Gravy to a boil and switch off the stove.
  • - For the Koftas:.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, cook Peas and Carrot with 2-3 tablespoons of water for 3-4 minutes.
  • Squeeze out all excess water from the above mixture.
  • In a food processor with a chopper blade, process paneer.
  • Add Boiled Potato and again process until a dough is formed.
  • Remove dough from food processor and place into a bowl.
  • Add Peas & Carrots, Cilantro, Cashews/Golden Raisins (reserve a little for garnishing), Salt, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder and Chaat Masala - knead well.
  • Line a baking tray with foil and spray with Cooking Oil.
  • Roll Koftas into small Golf Ball size balls and place on baking tray.
  • Lightly spray Cooking Oil on all of the koftas.
  • Place tray in the oven and Broil on High until koftas turn a golden brown.
  • Flip koftas to the other side and broil once again until golden brown.
  • Remove koftas from oven and allow them to cool slightly.
  • Arrange koftas in a casserole dish and cover them with the gravy.
  • Garnish with remaining cashews and raisins.
  • Cover the dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees (F) for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve hot with Naan or Rice.

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