The word ‘makhani’ brings to our mind a rich gravy with lots of butter and cream! However, you will be pleasantly surprised to know that the same magical impact can be created in a healthy fashion by using low-fat milk.
The vibrant, red-coloured kofta used in this delightful dish is made using beetroot and carrot, which not only adds colour to this subzi but also pool in nutrients like vitamin A, fiber and folic acid.
The Kofta Makhani does take a little time to prepare, but surely worth the effort.
Indeed, this is a homely and satiating treat that you will thoroughly enjoy, when had with a bowl of hot rice or a few phulkas .
🔷 Preparation Time: 25 mins 🔷 Cooking Time: 45 mins 🔷 Total Time: 1 hours 10 minutes
🔷 Ingredients
🔷 For The Koftas
• 1 cup grated beetroot
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup Mayur besan
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• salt to taste
🔷 For The Makhani Gravy
• 3 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 big clove garlic (lehsun)
• 1″ piece of ginger (adrak)
• 2 cloves (laung / lavang)
• 1″ piece of cinnamon (dalchini)
• 1/4 cup chopped red pumpkin (kaddu)
• 1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
🔷 Other Ingredients
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) )
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk , 99.7 % fat-free
🔷 For The Garnish
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
🔷 Method
🔷 For the koftas
1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a small round kofta.
3. Steam the koftas in a steamer for 15 to 20 minutes or till they are cooked. Keep aside.
🔷 For the makhani gravy
1. Combine all the ingredients, along with ¾ cup of water, in a deep non-stick pan and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
2. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Once cooled, discard the cloves and cinnamon and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
🔷 How to proceed
1. Heat a deep non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds and dry roast for about 10 seconds.
2. Add the dried fenugreek leaves, chilli powder and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
3. Add the makhani gravy, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Serve immediately garnished with coriander.