Baked Malai Kofta

Submitted by havent the slightest

"Healthier version of an Indian favorite. Found on showmethecurry.com. The website has a video showing you how it's made."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Yields: dish
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large potato (boiled)
• 8 ounces panir
• 1⁄3 cup frozen green pea
• 1 carrot (shredded)
• 5 sprigs cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1⁄4 cup cashews (roughly chopped) or 1/4 cup golden raisin (roughly chopped)
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 medium onions (food processed or chopped finely)
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon ginger (minced) or 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• salt, to taste
• sugar, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder (divided)
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder (divided)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chat masala
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• red chili powder, to taste
• 5 ounces evaporated milk (or cream)
• milk, as needed

directions

1. - For the Gravy:

2. Heat Oil in a medium pan.
3. Add Onions and salt — saute until moisture is evaporated.
4. Add Ginger and Garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add Pureed Tomatoes and cook until Oil separates from the mixture.
6. Add in Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chili
7. Powder and Garam Masala — mix well.
8. Add Evaporated Milk and stir.
9. Add Milk to make the gravy to desired consistency.
10. Add sugar to taste and check salt.
11. Bring Gravy to a boil and switch off the stove.

12. - For the Koftas:

13. In a microwave safe bowl, cook Peas and Carrot with 2-3 tablespoons of water for 3-4 minutes.
14. Squeeze out all excess water from the above mixture.
15. In a food processor with a chopper blade, process paneer.
16. Add Boiled Potato and again process until a dough is formed.
17. Remove dough from food processor and place into a bowl.
18. Add Peas & Carrots, Cilantro, Cashews/Golden Raisins (reserve a little for garnishing), Salt, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder and Chaat Masala — knead well.
19. Line a baking tray with foil and spray with Cooking Oil.
20. Roll Koftas into small Golf Ball size balls and place on baking tray.
21. Lightly spray Cooking Oil on all of the koftas.
22. Place tray in the oven and Broil on High until koftas turn a golden brown.
23. Flip koftas to the other side and broil once again until golden brown.
24. Remove koftas from oven and allow them to cool slightly.
25. Arrange koftas in a casserole dish and cover them with the gravy.
26. Garnish with remaining cashews and raisins.
27. Cover the dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees (F) for 15-20 minutes.
28. Serve hot with Naan or Rice.