Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta is one of the most popular Indian dishes in India as well as in the western hemisphere. It is a part of 'Mughlai cuisine' of India. Traditionally it is a rich dish with lot of cream (malai) in the gravy and deep fried koftas and is usually cooked on occasions and is a prominent entrée in restaurants...Here is a quick and healthy recipe for weight watchers who can enjoy it without guilt @ home!!

Ingredients :

• Potato : 2-3 (according to the number of koftas desired)
• Corn flour : 11/2 tsp
• Raisins : 2 tsp
• Onions : 2 small
• Chopped garlic : 1 1/2 tsp
• Ginger : 1/2 inch
• Cashew nuts : 6-7 (whole)
• Milk : 1 cup approx (you may add whipping cream)
• Coriander powder : 11/2 tsp
• Red chilly powder : 11/2 tsp
• Garam masala : 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric : 1/4 tsp 
• Sugar : 1 tsp
• Oil : 11/2 tablespoon
• Salt to taste

Method :
For the Koftas :

• Mash boiled potatoes, add salt, corn flour and mix.
• Make small oval shaped balls and put in 1-2 raisins at the centre and seal.
• Shallow fry the Koftas. Set aside (you may deep fry them)

For the gravy :

• Heat 2 tsp of oil..Add chopped onions, garlic and ginger and sauté till onions loose moisture and turn golden brown. Add cashew nuts and keep aside.
• Grind the above mixture to a smooth paste. You may add few drops of water to do so.
• Now, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and pour in the above paste. Cook for 5-7min or till oil seperates.
• Add all the dry spices i.e coriander powder, red chilly powder, garam masala and turmeric. Add salt and sugar and cook covered for 3-4 min.
• Now add milk and stir continuously. Add shallow fried Koftas and cook for another 5-7min.
• Malai Kofta is ready. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti or naan !