Kofta, a classic dish of Moghul origin, is one of the most important preparations of Indian vegetarian cuisine. Traditionally, koftas are simmered in a delicate sauce and turned into a curried main dish. 

A dish for special occassions, Malai Kofta is the vegetarian alternative to meatballs.  I truly hope you enjoy this lovely dish which is very common at parties/potlucks. The koftas can be served without the gravy as you would serve appetisers.It goes very well with naans (tandoor-baked flatbread) or Jeera Rice. Enjoy! 

Ingredients for Malai Kofta

 Gravy: 

       125 gms. cream 

       75 gms. khoya or paneer 

       150 ml. milk  

       50 gms. cashewnuts 

       3 tsp. white pepper powder. 

       2 1/2 tsp. sugar 

       2 tsp. grated ginger 

       1/4 tsp. nutmeg powder 

       1/2 tsp. turmeric powder 

       1 tsp. garlic crushed  

       1″ cinnamon 

       6 cloves 

       6 cardamoms 

       salt to taste 

       3 tbsp. ghee 

                                Kofta: 

                                50 gms. khoya 

                                50 gms. paneer 

                                5 medium potatoes 

                                20 gms. cashewnuts 

                                20 gms. raisins 

                                4-5 green chillies chopped fine 

                                1/2 tsp. ginger grated 

                                1 tsp. coriander chopped 

                                1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 

                                salt to taste 

                                Garnish: 

                                1 tbsp. grated cheese or paneer 

                                1 tbsp. chopped coriander