Special Paneer Kofta is a royal dish made easy at home. Whether it’s a festive meal or a special weekend dinner, this restaurant-style curry brings warmth and luxury to your table. Soft koftas and rich gravy make this dish unforgettable.
🌟 IntroductionSpecial Paneer Kofta is a rich and royal vegetarian dish where soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese) dumplings are served in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy. It’s a dish full of indulgence, perfect for festive meals, celebrations, or when you simply want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.Soft, flavorful koftas melt in your mouth and pair wonderfully with naan, paratha, or jeera rice.
Servings: 4
Cost: 100
Ingredients
For Kofta (Dumplings):
- 200 g paneer grated
- 1 medium boiled potato mashed
- 2 tbsp cornflour or besan gram flour
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep or shallow frying
- Optional: Chopped dry fruits raisins, cashews to stuff inside koftas
For the Gravy:
- 2 medium tomatoes pureed
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 10 –12 cashews soaked and ground to paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp fresh cream
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Koftas
- Mix paneer, mashed potato, green chili, cornflour, salt, and garam masala.
- Make small round balls. You can stuff each with a raisin or chopped cashew for extra taste.
- Deep fry or shallow fry on medium heat until golden brown. Set aside on paper towels.
Step 2: Prepare the Gravy
- Heat oil or butter in a pan.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates.
- Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- Stir in cashew paste and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add ½ cup water to adjust consistency. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cream and garam masala. Stir well.
Step 3: Assemble and Serve
- Just before serving, place koftas in a bowl and pour hot gravy over them.
- Garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander.
- 🔥 Tip: Don’t add koftas too early or they may become too soft and break.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Best served with naan, butter roti, or laccha paratha
- Tastes great with jeera rice or pulao
- Serve with salad and pickle for a complete North Indian experience
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add grated carrots or crumbled paneer to koftas for extra texture
- Use melon seeds instead of cashews in gravy for a nut-free version
- For vegan version, use tofu instead of paneer and coconut cream