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Tandoori Malai Kofta with Cucumber Raita
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Tandoori Malai Kofta with Cucumber Raita

★★★★★ 4.7 (266 ratings)

Our Malai Kofta leans on yellow onion and patience: kissed with char and smoke, then finished with Cucumber Raita.

Prep
22 min
Cook
19 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb malai kofta
  • 3 cloves yellow onion
  • 1 tsp garlic-ginger paste
  • 1/2 cup ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 medium 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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