Ingredients
For the Kofta’s
- Paneer / Cottage Cheese , grated – 150 gm
- Potato , boiled – 2 medium
- Red chili Powder – 1 tsp
- Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
- Cornflour / Cornmeal – 1 tbsp
- Bread crumbs – 2 tsp (optional)
- Salt , to taste
- Oil , for frying
For the Gravy
- Cinnamon stick – 1 inch
- Cardamom pods – 2-3
- Cloves – 2-3
- Cumin Seed – 1/2 tsp
- Onion , paste – 1 small
- Ginger , paste – 1 tsp
- garlic , paste – 1 tsp
- Tomato , chopped – 1 large
- Tomato Ketchup – 1 tbsp
- Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
- Kashmiri Red chili powder – 1 tsp
- Almond meal / Almond flour / Almond paste – 3 tbsp
- Garam masala – 1 tbsp
- Kasuri methi, dried – 1 tbsp
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Salt , to taste
Method
1. In a mixing bowl combine the grated paneer / Cottage Cheese, potatoes, salt, garam masala powder, red chili powder , cornflour and bread crumbs.
2. Make small round balls and stuff some raisin and cashews in it.
3. Now fry the paneer balls till golden in color. Keep aside.
4. Heat 2 tbsp oil , add in the cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, cloves and cumin seeds. Let it crackle.
5. Add onion paste , salt , red chili powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder and sugar , fry over medium heat, till oil starts to separate.
6. Add garlic and ginger paste , fry for 30 secs.
7. Add chopped tomato and ketchup , fry until oil comes out from the sides.
8. Add Almond flour and water, combine well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes.
9. Sprinkle garam masala and kasuri methi. Add ghee , mix well.
10. Add kofta’s just before serving , cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
11. Serve hot with roti or paratha.
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