Shahi Malai Kofta

Source : Grind The Almonds And Cashews With Cup Of Curd To A Fine Paste Grind The Onions Ginger And Green Chillies To A Fine Paste Heat Ghee In A Kadai Add...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : May 29, 2026

Step:

  1. Grind the almonds and cashews with ¼ cup of curd to a fine paste. Grind the onions, ginger and green chillies to a fine paste.

    Shahi Malai Kofta recipe step 1 photo
  2. Heat ghee in a kadai, add the ground onion paste. Cook on low flame till it turns golden brown and ghee separates. Do not let it turn brown be keeping it on high flame.

  3. Add the almond cashew paste. Cook for 2-3 mins on low flame till it is a little dry. Add garam masala, red chilli powder and salt. Stir and mix well.

  4. Add kasoori methi and stir for 2 minutes
    Add 1 ½ cups of water to thin down the gravy. Boil on low heat for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

  5. Add kesar milk and cream and cardamom powder. Bring it to a boil on low heat.

  6. To prepare the koftas, mix grated paneer, potatoes, coriander leaves, garam masala, red chilli powder, salt and corn flour. Mix well till smooth.

  7. Make 10-12 balls press it a little and place a raisin in the centre. Make it a ball again. Roll the koftas in maida to coat them lightly with maida.

    Shahi Malai Kofta recipe step 7 photo
  8. Deep fry the koftas 2-3 at a time in medium hot oil. Keep aside.

  9. At the time of serving, Place the koftas on a serving platter, and pour the warm gravy on top. Garnish with cream and coriander leaves. Serve with naan, paratha, chapatti or jeera rice.


Ingredients

  1. For the Kofta
  2. 150 gm Paneer/ cottage cheese (grated)
  3. 1 small potato boiled and grated
  4. 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves (dhaniya patta)
  5. 1/2 tsp garam masala
  6. 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  7. 3/4 tsp salt
  8. 2 1/2 tbsp corn flour
  9. 10-12 kismis/ raisins (washed and soaked for 10 minutes)
  10. 2 tbsp All purpose flour/ maida
  11. For the gravy
  12. 8-10 almonds soaked and peeled
  13. 8-10 cashews soaked
  14. 1/4 cup curd
  15. 2 tbsp desi ghee
  16. 2 onions
  17. 1/2 inch ginger
  18. 1 green chilli
  19. 1 tsp garam masala
  20. 1 tsp salt
  21. 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
  22. 1 tsp kasturi methi
  23. 12-15 kesar (saffron)strands soaked in 2 tbsp of warm milk
  24. 1 cup cream
  25. 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder

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