Paneer Nargisi Kofta recipe
Discover the rich flavors of Mughlai cuisine with this Paneer Nargisi Kofta recipe. This vegetarian twist on the traditional dish is perfect for special occasions and pairs beautifully with rice or naan.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Cottage Cheese पनीर
- 1 tsp turmeric powder हल्दी
- 1 tsp corn flour मक्के का आटा
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds जीरा
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder जीरा पावडर
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder लाल मीर्च पावडर
- 1 tsp garam masala गरम मसाला
- 1/2 tsp sugar चीनी
- 3 ground onion प्याज
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves धनीये के पत्ते
- 4 tbsp curd hung curd is preferred (दही बंधा हुआ)
- 2 tbsp oil
- oil for frying (तेल)
- salt to taste (नमक)
Instructions
- Divide paneer (cottage cheese) into 2 portions. Mash with a fork or Grind them.250 grams Cottage Cheese
- Add 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric powder) to one portion and corn flour to the other portion.1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp corn flour
- Mix salt to taste in both the portions. Form into small yellow balls like the yolk of egg from the first portions and cover with white paneer (cottage cheese).salt
- Deep fry in oil and reserve.oil
- Heat 2 spoon of oil and fry cumin seeds (jeera). Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, ground onions and salt and sugar to taste.1 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 3 ground onion, 2 tbsp oil, salt, 1/2 tsp sugar
- Fry till the gravy separates from the oil. Add beaten curd and water if required. Simmer till the gravy is creamy.4 tbsp curd
- Add the koftas just before serving and serve garnished with coriander leaves.1 cup fresh coriander leaves