Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Paneer In Kofta Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Stuffed Paneer In Kofta Curry Recipe, we will begin with the stuffing for the panner

Step 2: Scoop out or cut out little paneer from the center of each cube

Step 3: You can use a melon scooper or with a small spoon

Step 4: Transfer the scooped out paneer to a bowl, crumble / grate and set aside

Step 5: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan

Step 6: Add finely chopped green chillies and ginger, sauté until the ginger is fragrant

Step 7: Add raisins and chopped nuts, sauté another 30 seconds

Step 8: Add this mixture to crumbled paneer along with, turmeric powder, besan, salt and cardamom powder

Step 9: Mix well to come

Step 10: Adjust the salt according to taste

Step 11: Stuff this paneer and nut mixture in scooped out paneer cubes and press firmly

Step 12: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan over medium heat

Step 13: Add the stuffed paneer pieces and pan fry the paneer cubes until lightly golden on both sides

Step 14: Once done remove from the pan and keep aside

Step 15: To begin making the kofta curry, grind the onion, ginger and garlic to a smooth paste

Step 16: Keep aside

Step 17: Grind the cashewnuts along with a little water and make a smooth paste

Step 18: Keep aside

Step 19: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat;  add the whole spices and saute it for a few seconds until you can smell the aromas coming through

Step 20: Add the ginger garlic and onion paste and saute for about a minute until the raw smell goes away

Step 21: At this stage, add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chilli powder

Step 22: Adding the condiments to the onion ginger garlic paste helps further reduce the raw smell

Step 23: Saute for a few seconds and then add the tomato puree, cashewnut puree, salt to taste and the fresh cream

Step 24: Add a little water to adjust the consistency of the kofta gravy

Step 25: Simmer this kofta curry for 3 to 4 minutes until the flavors combine well

Step 26: Once done, turn off the heat, stir in the kasuri methi and check the salt and spices

Step 27: Adjust to suit your taste

Step 28: Transfer the kofta curry to a serving bowl and when you are ready to serve, place the stuffed paneer in the curry and serve warm

Step 29: Serve your Stuffed Paneer Baskets with Punjabi Dal Tadka, Mixed Vegetable Pulao (Pilaf), Butter Garlic Naan, Kela Anar Raita for a perfect weekend dinner with family and friends