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    Zafrani Paneer Kofta Curry

    Published: Nov 25, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Srivalli · 3 Comments

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    Zafrani Paneer Kofta Curry is a creamy delicious gravy with sinful paneer koftas in it. This makes a rich gravy for your parties. The richness of saffron makes this gravy very delicious.

    We have reached the last alphabet of the A to Z Side Dish series and Z is always a tough choice unless you want to make something with Zafrani or Saffron. I have resorted to this word in the past series where it was applicable.

    Since the theme was Side dish, I decide to make something with Zafran and worked on my recipe later. I must confess that this rich creamy Zafrani Paneer Kofta has be one of the finest and delicious gravy I have made.

    For making the Zafrani Kofta with Paneer, I thought of making it in appay pan for a moment, only to be told that the richness demands we do it proper way. So it was deep fried. I started with a recipe and kept modifying it as I went about. We were really so happy with the final dish.

    Other dishes with Zafrani are my Zafrani Kofta Coconut Pulao, Zafrani Meetha Paratha, Zafrani Sandesh, Aloo Paneer Kofta Curry, Cabbage Kofta, Lauki ka Kofta Curry, Plantain Paneer Kofta Curry

    Other Kofta Dishes you can try:

    • Kofta Pulao | How to make Kofta Pulao
    • Malai Kofta Recipe | How to make Malai Kofta North Indian Style
    • Methi Kofta in Spicy Dal | Dal with Methi Koftas | Step by Step Recipe
    • Dum Aloo Lakhnavi | How to make Fried Potatoes stuffed Paneer Kofta Curry

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    Making the Paneer Kofta

    Take the crumbled paneer, boiled potato, and other ingredients in a bowl.
    Mash well and divide into small balls. Roll between your palm to make even balls.
    Heat a small kadai with oil and deep fry in batches.
    Drain on a kitchen towel while you make your gravy.

    Making the Paneer Kofta Curry

    Making the Gravy

    Heat the milk and soak the saffron strands.
    Heat a nonstick pan, add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, saute well.
    Next, add the onion paste, saute until it changes colour.

    Add tomato puree and cook on low flame.
    Next add Kashmiri Chili Powder and Garam Masala, simmer for 5 minutes.
    Add the saffron milk, cashew nut paste, and continue cooking on medium flame until everything comes together.
    Finally add the fried koftas, crushed Kasuri methi, and cream.

    Assembling the Koftas

    If you want the koftas to be well soaked, you can add them ahead, else you can have the koftas placed on the serving bowl, pour the gravy over it and garnish with cream.

    Notes:

    If you want to avoid deep frying the koftas, you can make them in appay pan or shallow fry on pan.

    Serving Suggestions:

    I served it with Parotta, however, this gravy will be excellent when paired with naans.

    Zafrani Paneer Kofta Gravy
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    Zafrani Paneer Kofta Curry

    Zafrani Paneer Kofta Curry is a creamy delicious gravy with sinful paneer koftas in it. This makes a rich gravy for your parties.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine North Indian
    Keyword Creamy Gravies
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Party
    By Diet Kid Friendly
    Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Koftas:

    • 1 cup Paneer crumbled
    • 1/2 cup Potatoes boiled peeled, and mashed
    • 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Besan / Gram Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Cornflour
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 Green chilies
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper Powder
    • Few Saffron Strands
    • Cooking Oil for deep frying

    For the Gravy:

    • 2 teaspoon Cooking Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Green Chillies
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 1 cup Onion
    • 1 cup Tomatoes
    • 1 cup Milk
    • Few strands Saffron
    • 4-5 Cashew Nut Powder
    • Water as required for gravy
    • Few strands Saffron Zafran
    • Cream – 1/2 cup to garnish
    • 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Chili Powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
    • 1/8 teaspoon Kasuri Methi

    Instructions

    Making the Paneer Kofta

    • Take the crumbled paneer, boiled potato, and other ingredients in a bowl.
    • Mash well and divide into small balls. Roll between your palm to make even balls.
    • Heat a small kadai with oil and deep fry in batches.
    • Drain on a kitchen towel while you make your gravy.

    Making the Gravy

    • Heat the milk and soak the saffron strands.
    • Heat a nonstick pan, add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, saute well.
    • Next, add the onion paste, saute until it changes colour.
    • Add tomato puree and cook on low flame.
    • Add Kashmiri Chili Powder and Garam Masala, simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Add the saffron milk, cashew nut paste, and continue cooking on medium flame until everything comes together.
    • Finally add the fried koftas, crushed Kasuri methi, and cream.

    Assembling the Koftas

    • If you want the koftas to be well soaked, you can add them ahead, else you can have the koftas placed on the serving bowl, pour the gravy over it and garnish with cream.
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    1. Vaishali says

      December 02, 2021 at 11:45 am

      Absolutely stunning ! I am loving this kofta curry . It’s so rich and would make a perfect dish for a party . I too like to use the appe pan for koftas , but at times deep fry them too .
      Zafran is the rescue word for us !

      Reply
    2. Radha says

      December 14, 2021 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      Spices, flavors- everythig Spot ON! Great choice!

      Reply
    3. Suma Gandlur says

      January 03, 2022 at 5:15 am

      This is such a crowd pleaser, very perfect for parties. Sounds absolutely delicious.

      Reply

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