Nawabi Kofta Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Nawabi Kofta Curry Recipe, we will first make the kofta for the curry

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, along with the salt and pepper powder

Step 3: Mix well to make a smooth mixture

Step 4: Grease palms with oil divide them into 6-8 equal portions shaped into balls

Step 5: To make the filling of the nawabi koftas, in another bowl, combine the crumbled paneer, cashew nuts, raisins, green chillies, salt, cumin powder, garam masala powder and coriander leaves

Step 6: Mix well to combine them, grease palms with oil divide them into  6-8 equal portions shaped into balls

Step 7: Next grease your fingers and palms with oil

Step 8: Take one portion of the potato mixture and flatten it on the palm of your hand

Step 9: Place the paneer - dry fruit filling in the center

Step 10: Then bring the edges of the flattened potato towards the center to cover the filling forming a stuffed aloo kofta

Step 11: Proceed the similar way to make the rest of the koftas

Step 12: Preheat a paniyaram pan, with a few drops of oil in each of the cavities on medium high flame

Step 13: Once the oil is hot, gradually lower the koftas into each of the cavities, flip and cook until golden brown in colour

Step 14: Drain them on an absorbent kitchen towel and set aside

Step 15: *To make the Nawabi Kofta Curry RecipeIn a small skillet, dry roast the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom for about 3-4 minutes on medium low flame or until the aroma of the spices wafts in the air

Step 16: Turn off the flame, allow it to cool and transfer the spices into a mixer jar and grind the spices into a coarse powder

Step 17: In a mixer jar, combine the onions, garlic, and ginger, grind to a smooth paste

Step 18: Transfer to a bowl and set aside

Step 19: Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan; add the freshly ground paste and sauté on medium heat for about 4-6 minutes

Step 20: Add in the freshly ground spice mixture to this and stir until you get the aroma from the spices

Step 21: Add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sugar and simmer for about 5 minutes until the tomato is bubbling and has combined well into the spicy forming a delicious aromatic Nawabi Kofta Curry gravy

Step 22: Add in the fresh cream and a little water if required and simmer for a few more minutes

Step 23: Serve the Nawabi Kofta Curry Recipe along with Dal Makhani, Tomato Onion Tadka Raita, Butter Naan and Vegetable Pulav for a delicious weekend meal