Paneer Koftas

Paneer Koftas have always been my favourite. My eldest sister used to make it for me and I would not like it any other way. Tried it for the first time on my own and realised its not difficult at all and tastes delicious. The koftas are soft and the gravy filled with nice flavours. Try it and do let me know how it turned out for you. Good luck to you for putting your spoon down once you taste it.

Serves 4

Ingredients

250g Paneer

2 Onions

6 Tomatoes

1 tbsp Coriander Powder

1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

1/2 tbsp Dry Oregano

Salt to taste

1 bowl Milk

1/2 bowl Fresh Cream

Coriander leaves to garnish

Preparation

1. Mash paneer and add salt. 

2. Make small balls of paneer. 

3. Make a paste of besan with water like for bhajjia. Dip the paneer balls in the paste and deep fry in hot oil (this is so that the paneer balls dont crack while frying). You can avoid this step by putting the paneer balls in really hot hot oil but remember to remove faster or the paneer balls will go black.

4. Blend tomatoes in a mixer to make puree.

5. Heat oil in a pan and add onion. Saute for 2 minutes.

6. Add the tomato puree  and fry well for 2 minutes.

7. Now add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and coriander powder. Let it boil for 2 minutes. 

8. Add dry oregano and stir slightly.

9. Now add the milk and stir well so that all the spices mix well with it. 

10. Add fresh cream and let it cook for 2 minutes.

11. Add paneer balls and cover for 5 minutes. 

12. Remove the lid and garnish with coriander leaves.

13. Serve hot.