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Paneer Koftas in Capsicum Makhani gravy

Oct-02-2015
Krithika Chandrasekaran
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Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
4 People
Serves
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ABOUT Paneer Koftas in Capsicum Makhani gravy RECIPE

Koftas are an eternal favourite. Add to that a makhani gravy with the aroma of capsicum, absolutely divine!

Recipe Tags

  • Veg
  • Dinner Party
  • Indian
  • Main Dish

Ingredients Serving: 4

  1. Large tomatoes (blanched and peeled) - 3
  2. Crumbled Paneer - 1 cup
  3. Onion - 1 large
  4. Cloves - 2
  5. Green chillies (chopped) - 2
  6. Capsicum (diced) - 1
  7. Cream - 3 tbsp
  8. Chopped coriander - 2 tbsp
  9. Butter - 1 tbsp
  10. Maida and Cornstarch - 1 tbsp each
  11. Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tsp
  12. Tomato ketchup - 1 tsp
  13. Chilli powder - 1 tsp
  14. Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves) -1/2 tsp
  15. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
  16. Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
  17. Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. For the koftas, blend together the paneer, green chillies, dhaniya and salt. Transfer it to a bowl, add the maida and cornstarch. Mix gently and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. To prepare the makhani gravy, heat oil or ghee in a pan, sprinkle jeera and let it crackle. Add the ginger-garlic paste, onion paste. Cook it well. Add the capsicum and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste, chilli powder, kasuri methi, garam masala, tomato ketchup and stir well. Cover and let it cook for about 7-8 mins. Finally stir in the cream and simmer for 1-2 mins more.
  4. To prepare the koftas, prepare a paste of maida with some water to get a thick paste. Make small balls of the paneer mix, dab some dry flour on your hands if the mix is sticky.
  5. Dip the rolls in the maida paste and fry on a medium heat till they turn golden brown. Strain the excess oil from the koftas and keep aside.
  6. Warm the gravy. On a serving dish place the dumplings or koftas and pour the gravy gently on top.
  7. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with chapatis or rice.

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Sana Tungekar
Apr-18-2017
Sana Tungekar   Apr-18-2017

Good stuff

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