Malai Kofta (Fried Vegetable Dumplings in Creamy Curry)
Indian

Malai Kofta (Fried Vegetable Dumplings in Creamy Curry)

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Soft, golden-fried dumplings made from mashed potatoes and paneer float in a rich, mildly sweet cashew cream sauce. This is one of the most indulgent vegetarian curries on any Indian restaurant menu, made easily at home.

30 min Prep
35 min Cook
65 min Total
4 Servings
  • Indulgent, restaurant-style vegetarian showstopper
  • Creamy cashew-based sauce, no artificial thickeners
  • Great for special occasions and guests
  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
  • 1/2 cup paneer, crumbled
  • +15 more ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, crumbled paneer, cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp garam masala. Mix and knead until it forms a smooth, cohesive dough that holds together when pressed.

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Rest the dish for five minutes before serving with your favorite side.

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