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What's needed-

For the koftas-



200 gms of paneer, grated
2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
2 tsp cornflour
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
salt to taste
oil for deep frying

For the gravy-

Paste no. 1-2 handfuls of cashew nuts and 2 smaller handfuls of poppy seeds, soaked in a cup of warm milk for and hour

Paste no. 2-

2 onions, chopped
4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped
1" of ginger, chopped
2 tomatoes chopped

Powdered spices-

1 tsp each of turmeric, cumin and coriander powders
1/2 tsp of garam masala powder

For the tempering-

1 tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 whole red chilli

Others-

1C of yogurt
salt to taste
1 glass of water
2 tblsp of oil

How to-

The koftas-

Mix all the ingredients for the kofta except the oil.

Shape into 15 equal sized balls and deep fry till nicely browned.

Drain on paper towels and save aside.

The gravy-

Heat the oil in a pan. Add the ingredients for tempering.

When the seeds begin to splutter, add the tomato based paste. Apart from the garam masala powder, add the rest of the powdered spices and stir over medium heat till the water evaporates and the mixture forms a lump.

Add the cashew paste, yogurt and a glass of watter. Season with salt and simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.

Add the garam masala powder and simmer for another minute.

Remove from heat and dunk the koftas into the gravy. Garnish with a little cream(optional) and serve hot with rice or rotis and enjoy a nice meal...