A creamy and rich Chicken Malai Kofta recipe with a white gravy, perfect for a luxurious meal.
Ingredients
For Kofta
- 500gBoneless Chicken
- 1tspGinger Garlic Paste
- 1pieceChopped Onion
- Cumin seeds Powder
- 1/2tspGaram Masala Powder
- 1/2tspBlack Pepper Powder
- 1/2tspChilli Flakes
- 1tspThick Yogurt
- 1tbspFresh Cream
- Chopped Coriander Leaves
- Salt
For Gravy
- 3/4cupCooking Oil
- 1pieceChopped Onion
- 3pieceGreen Chillies
- 15pieceCashews
- 1tbspMelon Seeds
- 4pieceGreen Cardamom
- 1tspGinger Garlic Paste
- 1/4cupFresh Cream
- 1tspCrushed Fenugreek Leaves
- Chopped Coriander Leaves
How to make Chicken Malai Kofta Gravy
For Kofta
In a bowl, mix boneless chicken, ginger garlic paste, chopped onion, cumin seeds powder, garam masala powder, black pepper powder, chilli flakes, thick yogurt, fresh cream, chopped coriander leaves, and salt.
Form the mixture into small balls (koftas).
Heat oil in a pan and fry the koftas until golden brown. Set aside.
For Gravy
Heat oil in a pan and sauté chopped onion until golden brown.
Add green chillies, cashews, melon seeds, and green cardamom. Sauté for a few minutes.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Blend the mixture into a smooth paste.
Return the paste to the pan and add fresh cream and crushed fenugreek leaves. Cook for a few minutes.
Add the fried koftas to the gravy and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the koftas are well-cooked before adding them to the gravy.
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.