Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Paneer Kofta

The last week has been quite on the blog but not so quite on other fronts. For one it was the week of spring break and the week of  ICC- world cup...!! first the anticipations of the semi-finals and finals then the nail biting matches...followed by the celebrations and the euphoria. Early mornings, endless supply of chai, screaming and clapping, multiple breakfasts, lunch and a wonderful time with family and friends. It was a great spring break...can't ask for more!! Team India rocks !!

Today's special is - paneer kofta. It goes great with saffron rice or some hot naan. Love the flavors of the curry...hope u enjoy it as much as we did ....



For the paneer kofta:

1 cup - home made paneer (coming soon on the blog)
3/4 cup - boiled mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp - cumin seed
1/2 tsp - red chili powder.
small bunch cilantro finely chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric
salt to taste

Mash the paneer with the boiled potatoes and mix all the ingredients. Roll with a light hand into round shapes and deep fry. Keep aside.



For the curry :

1 onion
1 tomato
1-2 green chilli
1/2 inch ginger root
2 tsp garam masala
1/4 th tsp turmeric
salt to taste
1-2tbsp cream or 2-3 tbsp half n half
2 tbsp cashew paste ( soak 2 tbsp cashew nut in water for 3-4 hrs, grind into fine paste)
handful of blanched almonds
cilantro for garnish

Wet grind onion, tomato, ginger and green chili into fine paste. In a pan heat oil and add the onion-tomato paste and roast till it leaves oil, add the garam masala, turmeric, salt, cashew paste and some water bring to boil. add the cream and the fried kofta. 



Garnish with blanched almonds and cilantro serve hot with some butter naan and you have a best seller on your hands :) enjoy!! Print Friendly and PDF

21 comments:

  1. Yummy and nice click..I'm hungry now :)

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  2. My absolute fav kofta curry..love to gobble it up with butter naan :))

    US Masala

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  3. Kofta look so rich and delectable.

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  4. My fav anytime, kofta curry looks stunning and delicious..

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  5. Love the curry and it has nice textrure.pics are so cute.

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  6. Wow..that looks super super tempting..nice recipe..

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  7. Wow the curry looks too good and yummy shot..

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  8. Paneer kofta looks like restaurant style. Perfect to go along with naan. Liked your serving pot so much :-)

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  9. I am a huge fan of koftas and this one is no different,Yum mo!

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  10. Lovely presentation. The kofta recipe along with beautiful pot looks so beautiful.

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  11. This kofta curry is looking so tempting..can't take my eyes off from your beautiful shots...yum.

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  12. wow...
    looks rich and delicious dear :)

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  13. Excellent suggestion. I was just wondering what to make for dinner! :D

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  14. Yummy kofta curry...looks so delicious

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  15. I have always wanted to try koftas but i hold back because of the frying involved..that bowl is super cute

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  16. My most fav among all the kofta curries :-)And it's a pretty bowl you have :-)

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