Vegan Malai Kofta

Indulge in the rich flavors of Vegan Malai Kofta, a plant-based twist on the classic Indian comfort food. This dish features tender, golden-fried kofta balls made from a blend of mashed potatoes, chickpea flour, peas, and warming spices, with a delightful hint of sweetness from raisins. Smothered in a creamy, spiced tomato and coconut milk gravy enriched with ground almonds or cashews, this recipe is a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ready in just over an hour, it’s ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve this luscious vegan entrée with steamed basmati rice or pillowy naan for an unforgettable meal that’s both hearty and dairy-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 0.5 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas, thawed
• 0.25 cup Carrot, grated
• 0.25 cup Raisins
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0 as needed Oil for frying
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Ginger, minced
• 1 cup Canned coconut milk
• 1 cup Tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 cup Almonds or cashews, ground
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the kofta by combining mashed potatoes, chickpea flour, peas, carrot, raisins, ground cumin, garam masala, salt, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and form small balls about the size of a golf ball.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat, and fry the kofta in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 4

For the gravy, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

Step 5

Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 6

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add tomato puree, turmeric, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Cook until the oil separates from the tomato mixture.

Step 8

Mix in ground almonds or cashews and coconut milk. Simmer the gravy on low heat for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.

Step 9

Place the fried kofta in the gravy just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1480.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1930.9

Total Fat 93.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2627.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.7g	0%
Total Sugars 73.3g
Protein 49.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 432.3mg	0%
Iron 27.2mg	0%
Potassium 5137.6mg	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: 41.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 49.2%