Cauliflower Paneer Kofta Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Cauliflower Paneer Kofta Curry Recipe place big pot on the heat

Step 2: Add 1 liter of water into the pot and bring it to a boil

Step 3: Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water and turn off the heat

Step 4: Next, to chop up the cauliflower, first remove the stem and leafy parts of the cauliflower and immerse it into the just-boiled, hot water

Step 5: Allow the cauliflower sit for about 3 to 4 minutes

Step 6: Then remove it from hot water, and place it on a kitchen towel

Step 7: Pat it dry completely

Step 8: Now grate the cauliflower completely and set it aside for a while

Step 9: After about 10 minutes, cauliflower would have released a lot of water, squeeze it out and discard the water

Step 10: Next, heat a pan and dry roast the grated cauliflower until it feels completely dry and contains no more moisture

Step 11: While roasting it, take care not to cook it too much

Step 12: It should not change to brown, so it is best to roast it on a low flame

Step 13: Once the cauliflower is completely dry, take it off the heat, transfer it into a cool dish and allow it to come down to room temperature

Step 14: Add the grated paneer to the cooled cauliflower

Step 15: Add in the mashed potatoes, and all the spices along with corn flour

Step 16: Knead well until everything is mixed

Step 17: Make small lemon sized balls of the mix and arrange them on a plate

Step 18: Set them aside till further use

Step 19: Next, we need to fry the koftas

Step 20: Warm some oil in a pan, when oil is hot enough, deep fry the koftas until evenly golden brown

Step 21: For an oil-free version, you could also bake them in a pre-heated oven, or use a kuzhi-paniyaram pan to pan-fry them

Step 22: Either way, lay the golden brown koftas onto kitchen paper once they are browned on all sides

Step 23: To prepare the curry, first warm some oil or butter in a pan

Step 24: Add the shahi jeera and fry for a minute

Step 25: Next add the finely chopped onions and fry them till translucent

Step 26: Add the tomato puree and cook it together until the puree thickens and begins to leave the sides of the pan

Step 27: At this stage, add all the spice powders and mix well

Step 28: Then add water as required and bring the curry to boil

Step 29: Turn the heat down, add the cream, mix well and finally add the fried kofta balls

Step 30: Simmer on low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes

Step 31: Turn off the heat, garnish the curry with the reserved cream and fresh coriander leaves

Step 32: Serve Cauliflower Paneer Kofta Curry  with Phulkas, Dal Tadka and Chana Dal Pulao along with a Urad Dal Raita for a comforting, yet special homely meal