Name: Malai Kofta (Indian Cheese and Potato Dumplings) recipe
Ingredients: 2 potatoes, peeled;1 cup paneer cheese, grated;2 teaspoons cornstarch;2 teaspoons ground cumin;2 teaspoons cayenne pepper;1 teaspoon salt;vegetable oil for frying;8 cashews;¼ cup water;1 tablespoon vegetable oil;1 green chile pepper, chopped;½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste;½ teaspoon cumin seed;1 onion, grated;¼ cup tomato puree;2 teaspoons ground coriander;1 teaspoon salt;1 teaspoon garam masala;¼ teaspoon ground turmeric;¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper;¼ cup heavy whipping cream;¼ cup milk;2 tablespoons water, or as needed

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Ingredients

2 potatoes, peeled 1 cup paneer cheese, grated 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt vegetable oil for frying 8 cashews ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 green chile pepper, chopped ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste ½ teaspoon cumin seed 1 onion, grated ¼ cup tomato puree 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garam masala ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup milk 2 tablespoons water, or as needed

Nutrition Info

349.2 calories carbohydrate: 33.3 g cholesterol: 30 mg fat: 19.6 g fiber: 5 g protein: 12.1 g saturatedFat: 6.9 g servingSize: - sodium: 1519.6 mg sugar: 5.7 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
Combine mashed potatoes, grated paneer cheese, cornstarch, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl. Shape into approximately 8 small dumplings.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, fry dumplings until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Place cashews and 1/4 cup water in a bowl, let stand at least 10 minutes. Puree mixture in a food processor.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add chopped green chile pepper, ginger-garlic paste, and cumin seed, stir to combine. Add grated onion, cook and stir until light brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato puree, ground coriander, salt, garam masala, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.
Stir cashew puree, cream, and milk into tomato mixture, add water to thin. Add dumplings to the gravy just before serving.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Malai kofta is a north Indian dish that consists of dumplings in a gravy. It can be eaten with Indian breads like puri, paratha, and naan, or with rice. The dumplings can also be served as cutlets on bread or a bun as snacks. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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