Baked Malai Kofta Recipes

BAKED MALAI KOFTA

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.