Soy-Free Malai Kofta

Rich, indulgent, and completely soy-free, this Malai Kofta recipe is a tantalizing vegetarian delight that will transform your dinner table. Perfectly golden, melt-in-your-mouth koftas made from a blend of mashed potatoes, grated paneer, carrots, and peas are delicately seasoned with garam masala and fried to crispy perfection. These irresistible koftas are then drenched in a luxuriously creamy, nutty cashew-onion gravy infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and kasuri methi. Best served with warm naan or fluffy basmati rice, this elegant dish is ideal for a comforting family meal or a festive gathering. If you're looking for a flavorful, soy-free alternative to this classic Indian recipe, this one is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Potatoes
• 200 grams Paneer
• 1 medium Carrot
• 50 grams Green peas
• 2 tablespoons Cornflour
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 cup Oil
• 2 medium Onion
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 200 ml Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 10 whole Cashew nuts

Directions

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until tender. Once cooled, peel and mash them.

Step 2

Grate the paneer and finely chop the carrot. Blanch the green peas.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, grated paneer, chopped carrot, blanched peas, and cornflour. Add 1 teaspoon salt and garam masala.

Step 4

Mix well and shape the mixture into small balls (koftas). Ensure they are firm by gently squeezing them in your palm.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the koftas in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Step 6

For the gravy, chop the onions and grind into a paste with cashew nuts.

Step 7

Heat 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil in another pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

Step 8

Add the onion-cashew paste and fry until the oil separates.

Step 9

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.

Step 10

Add the tomato paste and cook until the oil separates.

Step 11

Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and the remaining salt.

Step 12

Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Step 13

Stir in the kasuri methi and heavy cream. Cook for another 2 minutes and turn off the heat.

Step 14

To serve, place the fried koftas in a serving dish, pour the hot creamy sauce over them.

Step 15

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2236.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4247.6

Total Fat 349.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 338mg	0%
Sodium 5379.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.3g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 66.8g	0%

Vitamin D 5.4IU	0%
Calcium 1495.3mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 5144.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.8%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 20.0%