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Malai Kofta

Paneer and potato dumplings meet a creamy cashew tomato gravy in a rich North Indian dinner-party classic.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 4~610 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation

35 min prep 40 min cook

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Timeline

Total 1 h 15 min

Prep35 min
Cooking40 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the meatballs

600 gr Potatoes
200 gr Paneer cheese
4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Flour
1 adet Egg
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil

For the sauce

0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Cashews
2 adet Onions
3 diş Garlic
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Ginger
1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Tomato puree
0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Cream
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Garam masala

For serving

0.3 demet Coriander

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Instructions

1
Boil and mash the potatoes.
25 min
25:00
2
Knead the potatoes, paneer cheese, flour, egg and salt and shape into small kofta.
3
Fry the kofta in 170°C oil for 4 minutes.
4 min
04:00
4
Saute the cashews, onions, garlic and ginger for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
5
Add the tomato puree and garam masala and cook for 12 minutes.
12 min
12:00
6
Blend the sauce until smooth and warm it with the cream over low heat for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
7
Add the fried kofta to the hot sauce at the last moment.
8
Serve the malai kofta with coriander.

💡 Tip: Adding the fried kofta to the sauce at the last moment keeps them from softening and falling apart.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with naan, basmati rice and coriander.

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Calcium
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~610

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 12%Carbs 36%Fat 52%

GI 40 · Low GIGL 22 · High GL

8.2g

Sugar

6.7g

Fiber

1221.8mg

Sodium

26.3g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk
Gluten
Egg
Tree nuts

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Malai Kofta make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Malai Kofta take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 75 minutes in total.
Is Malai Kofta difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Malai Kofta have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 55g, fat: 36g.
Which allergens does Malai Kofta contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Malai Kofta belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Malai Kofta need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
Is Malai Kofta filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Boil and mash the potatoes.

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