Cooking by the warm light of the kitchen.
LanternKitchen
◓ ◻
Recipes / Indian / Fragrant Malai Kofta with Cucumber Raita
Fragrant Malai Kofta with Cucumber Raita
Indian Free recipe

Fragrant Malai Kofta with Cucumber Raita

★★★★★ 4.4 (76 ratings)

A Fragrant Malai Kofta, kissed with char and smoke, and served with Cucumber Raita.

Prep
22 min
Cook
61 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb malai kofta
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium turmeric
  • 1 lb garam masala
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
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.
Keep cooking

More Indian