For the kofta mash together paneer and potato
Add chopped coriander, ginger, green chili, salt, black pepper
Add cornflour and chopped dry fruits
Mix them well
Shape into round balls or oblong
Heat oil in a pan
Add kofta for frying
Deep fry the kofta till golden brown
Know kofta is ready to keep aside
For the curry heat oil butter together
Add black cardamom, green cardamom, bay leaf, clove, caraway seeds (jeera )
Stir for 15 second
Now add chopped onions
Cooked 5 mins
Add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chili
Cooked for another 3 minutes
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder
Mix well and add chopped tomato
Now add salt and cashew nuts
Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes cover the lead
Add 1/2 cups of water and cover till tomatoes are mashy
Now switch off the gas and let it cool for 3 to 4 minutes
Now using a blender
Blend it into a fine puree
Strain the puree in a pan
Bring it to a boil
Add Kasuri methi
Add honey or sugar
Can add water if the curry is too thick
Add cream
Stir and remove from gas
Place the kofta in a serving plate
Pour the hot curry on top
Know malai kofta is ready to serve it
4 servings