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Savory Vegan Malai Kofta


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delicious Indian dish featuring soft vegan dumplings made from tofu and potatoes, served in a rich, creamy gravy.


Ingredients

  • 16 ounces High-Protein Tofu
  • 12 ounces Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 5 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Indian Red Chili Powder
  • 1/4 cup Cashews (ground)
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 4-6 Cardamom pods
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 large Onion
  • 1-2 Green Chilies
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1-2 teaspoons Indian red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 3 large Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cashews (soaked)
  • 1 ¼ cups Plant-Based Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fenugreek Leaves


Instructions

  1. Soak cashews in water for several hours. Once soft, drain and blend into a smooth paste with some water.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cumin seeds. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped onions, green chilies, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions are soft, then add tomatoes and cook until they break down.
  4. Stir in coriander, chili powder, and turmeric. Mix in the cashew paste and plant-based milk, then simmer for a few minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mash the boiled potatoes and tofu together. Add cornstarch, ginger, cilantro, garam masala, and chili powder. Mix well to form a dough. Shape into balls and roll them in cornstarch.
  6. Heat coconut oil in a pan and fry the kofta balls until golden brown on all sides.
  7. Add the kofta to the thickened gravy and cook for a couple more minutes. Garnish with fenugreek leaves if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. The kofta can be reheated in a pan or microwave.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Indian