Paneer Kofta Recipe

Paneer Kofta is a Punjabi vegetable that is very popular in North India. This paneer vegetable recipe is divided into two different parts, first, the paneer koftas are made and then onion and tomato-based spicy gravy are prepared and then the koftas are cooked in the gravy. Whether you want to serve Paneer Kofta for breakfast or to eat Paneer Kofta Curry, with the help of this recipe you will be able to make it easily at home.

Ingredients for Paneer Kofta Recipe

200 grams Paneer, grated
2 boiled and peeled medium potatoes, grated
1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
1½ tablespoons corn floor
6-8 cashews, chopped
salt to taste
Oil for frying

Ingredients Paneer Kofta Recipe for the gravy:

3 medium tomatoes

2 tablespoons cashews, soaked in water for 20 minutes

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 Green Chilli, Bij removed and finely cut

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

2 cloves

1/2 inch long cinnamon stick

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/4 tsp garam masala powder

1½ tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

2 tablespoons oil

In a large bowl take grated cheese, grated potato, cornflour, chopped green chilies, grated ginger, lemon juice, green coriander, and salt.

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Mix them well and make a mixture.

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Grease your palms with oil and divide the mixture into 6-8 equal portions. Make a circle from each part. Take a ball and press it between your palms and give it a round shape like a Tikki. Put 2-3 pieces of cashew nuts in between. Wrap cashews with all sides and shape them again. Similarly, make raw koftas from the remaining balls.

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Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. When the oil is medium hot, add 3-4 raw koftas from the pan and fry them till they turn golden brown in color and crisp on the outside. Keep in mind that the oil is hot enough before adding the koftas, otherwise, they can break into the oil. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper napkin on a plate. Fry the remaining koftas in the same way.

Method of making tomato-based gravy:

Step-5 Paneer Kofta Recipe

Blanch tomatoes and make a puree. Grind the soaked cashews with 2 tablespoons water and make a paste.

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Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin, cloves, and cinnamon and fry for about 30 seconds. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 10-20 seconds.

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Add chopped green chilies and onions and fry the onions till they turn pink in color, this will take about 2-3 minutes.

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Add tomato puree (prepared in step-1).

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Fry it till the oil starts separating, it will take about 3-4 minutes. Add cashew paste (prepared in step-1), turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, sugar, and salt.

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Cook for a minute while walking with a spoon.

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Add Kasuri methi and 1/2 cup of water. Let the gravy cook for about 4-5 minutes, until thickened.

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Add the koftas, mix well, and turn off the gas.

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Take out the paneer kofta curry in a serving bowl and garnish with grated paneer.

Suggestions and Variations For Paneer Kofta Recipe

Do not put too many koftas in the oil at the time of frying the koftas, otherwise, they may break.

Cornflour makes the koftas from outside. If it is not available then you can use arrowroot instead.

You can use poppy seeds or melon seeds instead of cashew nuts.

Taste: Lightly spicy and slightly sweet

Serving methods: Paneer fried koftas with tomato sauce or green chutney can be served as a snack. Paneer Kofta curry can be served at lunch or dinner with butter naan, paratha or roti.

3/4 cup water

salt to taste

Paneer Kofta Recipe

Paneer Kofta is a Punjabi vegetable that is very popular in North India. This paneer vegetable recipe is divided into two different parts, first, the paneer koftas are made and then onion and tomato-based spicy gravy are prepared and then the koftas are cooked in the gravy. Whether you want to serve Paneer Kofta for breakfast or to eat Paneer Kofta Curry, with the help of this recipe you will be able to make it easily at home.

Ingredients for Paneer Kofta Recipe:

200 grams Paneer, grated

Paneer Kofta Recipe
2 boiled and peeled medium potatoes, grated
1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
1½ tablespoons corn floor
6-8 cashews, chopped
salt to taste
Oil for frying
Ingredients for the gravy:
3 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons cashews, soaked in water for 20 minutes
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 Green Chilli, Bij removed and finely cut
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 cloves
1/2 inch long cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp garam masala powder
1½ tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
2 tablespoons oil

In a large bowl take grated cheese, grated potato, cornflour, chopped green chilies, grated ginger, lemon juice, green coriander, and salt.

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Mix them well and make a mixture.

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Method of making tomato-based gravy: