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Creamy Malai Kofta with Cucumber Raita
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Creamy Malai Kofta with Cucumber Raita

★★★★★ 4.8 (320 ratings)

A Creamy Malai Kofta, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served with Cucumber Raita.

Prep
8 min
Cook
56 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb malai kofta
  • 1 lb yellow onion
  • a pinch garlic-ginger paste
  • 4 oz ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup turmeric
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 cup 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.
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