Paneer Kofta

Ingredients–

• 250 gm paneer
• 2 tsp ginger paste
• 1/4 tsp red chilli paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric paste
• 1/2 tsp crushed garam masala
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1.5 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil

Method –

1. Mash the paneer, add a little salt and roll into balls
2. Heat oil and carefully fry the paneer balls till brown
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil and add the cumin seeds and bay leaves
4. Add the crushed garam masala
5. When aromatic, add the pastes and sauté
6. Sauté till oil leaves the sides and add salt and sugar
7. Add about 1.5 cups of water and bring to a boil
8. Add the paneer balls
9. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes