Malai Kofta Curry ( Microwave)

Malai Kofta Curry ( Microwave)

A simple yet flavourful tomato-based curry takes on a rich form with the addition of potato and cottage cheese kofta stuffed with dry fruits.

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

For The Koftas

1/2 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
1/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp chopped cashewnuts (kaju)
2 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
salt to taste

For The Curry2 tsp tomato puree
1 tsp cornflour dissolved in 4 tbsp milk
a pinch of sugar
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

To Be Ground To A Smooth Paste1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
2 tbsp roughly chopped onions
2 whole dry red chillies
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 tsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
1/4 cup water

For The Garnish1 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tbsp grated processed cheese

Method 

For the koftas

1. Combine the potatoes, paneer, plain flour, coriander, chillies, milk and salt in a bowl and mix well to form a soft dough.
2. Divide the dough into 10 equal sized portions and keep aside.
3. In 1 portion of the dough stuff ½ a cashewnut and 1 raisin and shape it into a small ball.
4. Repeat for the remaining 9 portions.
5. Place them on a microwave-proof plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Keep aside.

For the curry

1. Combine the oil, prepared paste, tomato puree, cornflour-milk mixture, sugar and ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
2. Add the koftas and microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Serve hot garnished with grated cheese.