Paneer Kofta Curry

Wednesday, April 22, 2015


Paneer Kofta is a Punjabi recipe made of paneer and potato balls and then added to the tomato based  gravy. 

Ingredients:

Preparing Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Makes: 12-15 Koftas | Serves: 2-3

For Making Koftas:
  1. 2 cups Paneer (grated)
  2. 2 medium Potatoes (boiled and mashed)
  3. 2-3 Green Chilies (chopped finely)
  4. 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
  5. 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped finely)
  6. 2 tbsp Corn Flour 
  7. 5-6 Cashew Nuts (chopped)
  8. Oil for deep frying 
  9. Salt to taste


For Gravy:
  1. 2 large Tomatoes (puréed)
  2. 10-15 Cashew Nuts (soak cashews in hot water for 20 minutes)
  3. 3 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  4. 1 tsp Green Chili Paste
  5. 1 Onion (grated)
  6. 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  7. 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  8. 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  9. 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  10. 1/2 tsp Dry Kasuri Methi 
  11. 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 
  12. 2-3 Cloves
  13. 1 inch Cardamom 
  14. 3 tbsp Oil
  15. 3/4 cup Water
  16. Salt to taste



Method:

Grind the soaked cashew nuts with 2 tbsp water and set aside.

For Making Koftas:
  • In a large bowl add grated paneer, mashed potatoes, corn flour, green chili, ginger, coriander leaves, salt and mix well.
  • Grease palms with oil and divide mixture into equal portions.
  • Prepare them into round shape balls.
  • Heat oil in a kadai or pan, on a medium flame.
  • Once done add the kofta balls and deep fry.
  • Make sure to fry on a medium flame or it might break in between.
  • Drain and transfer, set aside.


For Gravy:
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, cloves and cinnamon.
  • Sauté for a minute.
  • Add onions and fry until translucent.
  • Now add the ginger garlic and green chili paste.
  • Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the tomato purée, sauté until oil starts to separate. (Around 3-4 minutes)
  • Add cashew nut paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, Garam masala powder, salt.
  • Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add Kasuri methi, water and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium to low flame.


  • Add the fried kofta balls to it.
  • Mix well and transfer it into a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with grated paneer and serve hot.








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1 comments



  1. awesome blog ! it is my first time visit i here. looks for delicious.paneer kofta . thankyou for shearing this information with us!chowringhee satyaniketan

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