Malai Kofta - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Ghee (or butter)
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 Cardamom pods
• 1 / 2 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Red Onion, large, diced
• 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Piece Ginger, (1 inch, minced)
• 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 / 4 Cup Cashews
• 1 / 4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 1 / 2 Teaspoons Red Chili Powder (or to taste)
• 2 Teaspoons Coriander powder
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 Teaspoon Fenugreek leaves, dried (optional)
• 1 / 4 Cup Heavy cream
• 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
• 2 Russet potatoes, peeled, boiled and grated
• 1 / 2 Cup Paneer, shredded
• 1 / 8 Teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 / 2 Tablespoon Garam Masala
• 1 / 4 Cup California Raisins
• 1 / 4 Cup All purpose Flour for dusting
• Oil for frying