Monday, January 19, 2009

PANEER KOFTA CURRY

Paneer koftas are the delicious rich gravy with an irresistible flavour that can be had with naans or chappati. These koftas gives a nice bite and its of soft texture inside. For much more healthier for kids try adding chopped spinach along with kofta mixture. They will love them for sure. Those who dont like paneer, they can substitute with any boiled veggies.


INGREDIENTS

FOR MAKING KOFTAS.

100 gms Paneer.

1 Boiled Potato.

1/2 tsp Chilli powder.

1/2 tsp Garam masala.
Pinch of amchur powder. (Optional)

1 tbs Maida.
Salt to taste.

Oil for deep frying.

FOR GRAVY.

1 Onion.

1 Tomato.

2 cloves of Garlic.

1 tsp Ginger.

1/2 tsp Jeera.

1/2 tsp Chilli powder.

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder.

1/2 tsp Garam masala.

1/2 Cup Cashewnut paste.

1/4 Cup Milk.

Water if needed.

Salt to taste.

FOR GARNISH.

Corinander leaves.

METHOD.

Mix all the ingredients for koftas. Make small balls.


Deep fry the koftas and keep it aside.


Grind onion, tomato,garlic and ginger into fine paste. Heat oil in a pan. Add jeera and then the onion- tomato mixture. Fry them till the raw smell goes off. Then add chilli pd, turmeric and garam masala. When its done add cashewnut paste and milk to make it rich gravy. Add water if needed. Season with salt. Close the lid and simmer for 5 min.


Add koftas at the time of serving and garnish with corinader leaves.


Enjoy!!

30 comments:

Deepthi Shankar said...

wow what a rich & delicious gravy Suma

Divya Kudua said...

Delicious kofta curry Suma..been planning since long to make malai kofta...lovely entry!!

Unknown said...

What a super combo, paneer and kofta! Love what you cooked :) looks super yummy!

CurryLeaf said...

Super delicious koftas.I can have them as such.Lovely and tempting.

Anonymous said...

Paneer is my fav too suma..looks delicious..

Jaishree Iyer said...

WoW! Paneer kofta curry looks lovely & tempting.. Pic are awesome suma! nice entry!love it:)

vidhas said...

i love panner koftas, Yours looknig goggeous Suma. It is so tempting.

Dershana said...

looks yummy!

notyet100 said...

looks perfect,..;-)

Priya Suresh said...

Delicious kofta curry suma...am just drooling over them..

Shama Nagarajan said...

drooling curry...yumyum

lubnakarim06 said...

Makes me hungry..... Yummylicious curry dear.

FH said...

Delicious, satisfying meal. Looks great Suma. Enjoy! :)

Finla said...

They look so yummy creamy and delicious.
Beautiful too.

Unknown said...

lovely recipe,so very tempting..I add heavy cream at the end..innum konjam fat sera :)))

Indian Khana said...

Hmm now that's reminding me it's long time I had paneer kofta...Shall get it from here ;)...looks gud Suma...

raaji said...

Hi suma!!
Wish u a very happ new yr and pongal..the koftas look delicious....i would have comleted them before they went into the curry

Sum Raj said...

thank u everyone and priti u can get them whenevr u want. Raaji, i finished one like that..hhehehe

Pallavi said...

anything with paneer is always good, and this looks absolutely delicious.

Laavanya said...

That must be deliciously rich!

Usha said...

Ooo this looks so yum and fantastic!

Unknown said...

wow that looks so delicious suma nice gravy too

anudivya said...

Absolutely delicious. The paneer balls make me drool!

Raks said...

My friend always talks about this kofta curry,thanks for sharing the recipe:)

gtyuk said...

That looks rich and delicious, I love to have it with hot chapatis..

Pam said...

It looks rich and tasty.

Archy said...

Love khoftas.. yummy !! Surely give a try !! Lovely !!

ranji said...

kofta curry is looking so good..i have made it only ones..planing to make it soon..good one suma!!!

Preety said...

i make lauki kofta only..but love to try this one..koftas came out so perfect..

Sum Raj said...

thank u friends..