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Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Paneer In Kofta Curry Recipe
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Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Paneer In Kofta Curry Recipe

A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes, green chilli - finely chopped, ginger - finely chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

40 minTotal Time20m prep · 20m cook
4Servings
₹775-925Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions29 steps
  1. 1

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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)
  2. 2

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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)
  3. 3

    You can use a melon scooper or with a small spoon

  4. 4

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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)
  5. 5

    Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan

  6. 6

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

    green chilli - finely chopped(2)ginger - finely chopped(1 teaspoon)cashew nuts - finely chopped(6)badam (almond) - finely chopped(6)pistachios - finely chopped(6)inch ginger(1)onion - roughly chopped(1)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Add raisins and chopped nuts, sauté another 30 seconds

    green chilli - finely chopped(2)ginger - finely chopped(1 teaspoon)raisins(1 tablespoon)cashew nuts - finely chopped(6)badam (almond) - finely chopped(6)pistachios - finely chopped(6)onion - roughly chopped(1)cashew nuts - soaked and grind to a smooth paste(10)
  8. 8

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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to tastecardamom powder (elaichi)(1/4 teaspoon)-3 cardamom (elaichi) pods/seeds(2)teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)(2)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  9. 9

    Mix well to come

  10. 10

    Adjust the salt according to taste

    salt - to tastesalt - to taste
  11. 11

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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)
  12. 12

    Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan over medium heat

  13. 13

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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)
  14. 14

    Once done remove from the pan and keep aside

  15. 15

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

    ginger - finely chopped(1 teaspoon)inch ginger(1)cloves garlic(3)onion - roughly chopped(1)cashew nuts - soaked and grind to a smooth paste(10)
  16. 16

    Keep aside

  17. 17

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

    cashew nuts - finely chopped(6)cashew nuts - soaked and grind to a smooth paste(10)
  18. 18

    Keep aside

  19. 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

  20. 20

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

    ginger - finely chopped(1 teaspoon)inch ginger(1)cloves garlic(3)onion - roughly chopped(1)cashew nuts - soaked and grind to a smooth paste(10)
  21. 21

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

    green chilli - finely chopped(2)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)cardamom powder (elaichi)(1/4 teaspoon)teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)(2)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)
  22. 22

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

    ginger - finely chopped(1 teaspoon)inch ginger(1)cloves garlic(3)onion - roughly chopped(1)cashew nuts - soaked and grind to a smooth paste(10)
  23. 23

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

    cashew nuts - finely chopped(6)salt - to tastehomemade tomato puree(1 cup)cashew nuts - soaked and grind to a smooth paste(10)salt - to tastefresh cream(1/2 cup)
  24. 24

    Add a little water to adjust the consistency of the kofta gravy

  25. 25

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

  26. 26

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

    salt - to tastesalt - to tastekasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)(1 tablespoon)
  27. 27

    Adjust to suit your taste

    salt - to tastesalt - to taste
  28. 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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)
  29. 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

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into 1-inch cubes(200 grams)cloves garlic(3)

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

850 kcal
Protein30.3g
Carbs38.2g
Fat64.6g
Fiber10.3g

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