Malai Kofta (Vegetable Dumplings in Creamy Sauce)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup peas
1 onion, grated
2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoons corn flour
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 cup cream
Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, grated carrot, peas, grated onion, gram flour, corn flour, and salt. Mix well to form a dough.
Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into round koftas (dumplings). Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas until golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel and set aside. In the Instant Pot, heat butter using the Sauté mode. Add cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, and onions.
Sauté until onions turn translucent. Add pureed tomatoes, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.
Cook for 2 minutes. Add cream and mix well. Gently add the fried koftas to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.
Nutritional Stats:
28g carbs
11g fat
5g protein
4g fiber
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