🧾 Ingredients

For Kofta

  • 250 g paneer, grated
  • 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 8–10 cashews, chopped
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • Oil for deep frying

For Gravy

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 10–12 cashews, soaked
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp kasuri methi
  • ½ cup fresh cream
  • ½–1 cup water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Make the kofta

  1. Mix paneer, mashed potato, cornflour, coriander, garam masala, chilli powder and salt.
  2. Take a small portion and place a little chopped cashew and raisin in the centre.
  3. Roll into smooth balls.
  4. Heat oil over medium heat and fry the koftas until golden and crisp.
  5. Drain and keep aside.

2. Prepare the gravy

  1. Heat oil and butter.
  2. Add onion and sauté until lightly golden.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and cashews.
  5. Cook until tomatoes become soft.
  6. Cool slightly and blend into a smooth paste.
  7. Return the paste to the pan.
  8. Add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt.
  9. Cook until the butter/oil starts separating.
  10. Add water and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  11. Add sugar, garam masala and kasuri methi.
  12. Lower the heat and add cream. Mix gently.

3. Assemble

  • Place the koftas in the serving bowl.
  • Pour the hot creamy gravy over them just before serving so the koftas remain soft outside and don't become soggy.
  • Garnish with cream, coriander and a few cashews.

⭐ Restaurant-Style Tips

  • Make sure the kofta mixture isn't too soft; add a little extra cornflour if needed.
  • Fry one kofta first to test it before frying the whole batch.
  • Keep the gravy smooth and creamy.
  • Add koftas only at serving time.

🍽️ Serve With

Butter naan, garlic naan, lachha paratha, tandoori roti or jeera rice. 😋