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Creamy Malai Kofta over Basmati
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Creamy Malai Kofta over Basmati

★★★★★ 4.6 (330 ratings)

Our Malai Kofta leans on yellow onion and patience: deeply savory and worth the wait, then finished over Basmati.

Prep
14 min
Cook
62 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb malai kofta
  • 2 tsp yellow onion
  • 1 medium garlic-ginger paste
  • 1 lb ground cumin
  • a pinch turmeric
  • 4 oz garam masala
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the malai kofta generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the malai kofta and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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