Sadhna Speaks - Paneer Kofta Curry

Here is another recipe - this is one of my Masi's personal favourites.The original recipe requires whipping cream but she has included a substitute, so that the taste is not compromised. Enjoy!


Paneer Kofta

• 1 1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1/2 potato boiled and peeled
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chilli
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp corn flour

Whipping Cream Substitute

• 1/4 cup milk powder
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp sugar

Kofta Curry

• 2 big onions
• 2 tomatoes
• 3 tbsp cashew nuts (optional)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 green chilli
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder

For Kofta Take grated paneer in a mixing bowl; to that, add grated boiled potato, green chillies, Then, add red chilli powder, grated ginger, salt, corn flour and mix it really well. Make small golf-size balls (optional: stuff some raisins and cashews in it) Deep fry until golden brown. For Curry Heat 1 tbsp oil. To that, add sliced onion and cook until onions are browned. Then, puree this in a blender . Soak cashews in water for 2 hours. Mix cashews, green chillies, tomatoes and puree in a blender. Heat 2 tbsp oil, add the onion puree and cook for 2 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Add tomato puree, mix well. Add turmeric powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder. Mix and cook for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat. Add water, salt, and sugar. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Mix milk powder, sugar, milk together to make smooth paste, instead of the whipping cream. Add either whipping cream or this milk powder paste. Add the cardamom powder and mix and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.  Add paneer kofta, mix, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.  Serve with either rice or chapati.