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Name: Traditional Malai Kofta Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Koftas:**; Paneer (200 grams), grated; Potato (1 large, approx. 150 grams), boiled, peeled, and mashed; Corn flour (2 tablespoons); Garam masala (1/2 teaspoon); Green chili (1), finely chopped (optional); Fresh cilantro (1 tablespoon), finely chopped; Salt (1/2 teaspoon) or to taste; Oil for deep frying (approx. 2 cups); *For the Curry (Gravy):**; Onion (1 large, approx. 150 grams), finely chopped; Tomato (3 large, approx. 300 grams), pureed; Ginger-garlic paste (1 tablespoon); Cashew nuts (15-20), soaked in warm water for 20 minutes; Fresh cream (1/4 cup); Garam masala (1 teaspoon); Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon); Red chili powder (1 teaspoon) or Kashmiri red chili powder for color; Coriander powder (1 teaspoon); Cumin powder (1 teaspoon); Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) (1 teaspoon); Sugar (1 teaspoon); Salt (1 teaspoon) or to taste; Oil or ghee (2 tablespoons); Water (1.5 cups) or as needed