Name: Indian Tofu Malai Kofta Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200g tofu, crumbled; 2 tbsp corn flour; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; Salt to taste; Oil for frying; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 bay leaf; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 3 green cardamoms; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 cup cashew paste; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 cup fresh cream; 1/2 tsp garam masala powder; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnish

How To Make Indian Tofu Malai Kofta Recipe

Soft and melt-in-mouth tofu koftas in a creamy cashew sauce, flavored with rich spices.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 70 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

200g tofu, crumbled
2 tbsp corn flour
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
2 tbsp ghee
1 bay leaf
1-inch cinnamon stick
3 green cardamoms
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup cashew paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 cup fresh cream
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled tofu, corn flour, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Mix well to form a smooth and firm dough.
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal parts and shape them into small balls.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat and fry the tofu balls until they turn golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
Heat ghee in a pan and add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cardamoms.
Add chopped onion and fry until light brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
Add cashew paste, turmeric powder, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add fresh cream, garam masala powder, salt, and a cup of water.
Stir and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
Add the fried tofu koftas and simmer for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.