Lahori Paneer Kofta Recipe

Prep Time : 16-20 minutes Cook time : 31-40 minutes Serve : 4 Level Of Cooking : Easy Taste : Spicy Ingredients for Lahori Paneer Kofta Recipe Paneer (cottage cheese) 100 grams Cashewnut paste 3 tablespoons Potatoes boiled, peeled and grated 2 medium Cardamom powder 1 teaspoon Mace powder 1 teaspoon Raisins 1 teaspoon Almonds chopped 1 tablespoon Salt to taste Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon Cornflour/ corn starch 1 tablespoon Oil 1 tablespoon + to deep fry Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Fresh tomato puree 1 cup Coriander powder 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon Ginger juliennes for garnishing Method Step 1 To make koftas, grated cottage cheese in a bowl, add potatoes, some cardamom powder, mace powder, cashewnuts, raisins, almonds, salt and garam masala powder and mix well. Step 2 Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Step 3 Shape the mixture into small balls. Roll each ball, coat with cornflour and deep-fry till lightly browned and crisp. Drain absorbent paper. Step 4 Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add onion paste and sauté till lightly browned. Step 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Step 6 Add tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes or till tomatoes are cooked. Step 7 Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well. Add ½ cup water and cook till the masala is cooked. Step 8 Add cashewnut paste and mix well. Add 2 cups water and mix well. Add salt and mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Step 9 Add cardamom powder, mace powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Step 10 Add koftas and mix gently. Cook on simmer for 1 minute. Step 11 Take off the heat and add the fresh cream and mix. Step 12 Transfer in a serving bowl. Garnish with ginger juliennes and serve.