Homemade Malai Kofta - Authentic Indian Potato Paneer Dumplings in Creamy Sauce

Homemade Malai Kofta - Authentic Indian Potato Paneer Dumplings in Creamy Sauce

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Create restaurant-quality potato-paneer dumplings in a rich, creamy cashew sauce. Perfect make-ahead dish for entertaining with step-by-step instructions.

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  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
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Ingredients

  • 750 grams potatoes (about 10 medium white potatoes)
  • 400 grams paneer, grated (about 4 cups packed)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder or fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ cup cornstarch or arrowroot flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 dried Kashmiri red chilies
  • 2 green chilies (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, grated
  • 300 grams white onion (about 3 cups)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cloves
  • 3-4 black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1.1 kg Roma tomatoes (about 10 tomatoes or 8 cups chopped)
  • 135 grams raw unsalted cashews (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons kasoori methi, crushed between palms
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

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