Malai Kofta In Spicy Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed
1/2 cup green peas
1/4 cup cheese, shredded
1 hot green chili pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cashew nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins
3/4 cup chickpea flour or 3/4 cup cornflour, see note
1 cup water
oil (for frying)
8 cashew nuts, whole
2 cloves
1 pinch nutmeg
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, grated
1 pinch turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Preparation

THE KOFTA: Combine potatoes, peas, cheese, chile, coriander, cumin, salt, cashews and raisins.
Form mixture into 1-inch balls.
Make a batter with the flour and water. Season with pinch of salt, if desired.
Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep fryer or large heavy saucepan.
Dip balls into batter to coat completely, and deep-fry until brown (do not crowd), about 4 minutes. Set aside. (If you want the kebabs to remain firm, put them on a heated serving platter, and tent with foil. To serve, bring cream sauce to a boil and pour over koftas)
THE SAUCE: Grind cashews, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and garlic with a little water to make a fine paste. Set aside.
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and saute until wilted; stir in ground paste and cook 2 minutes.
Add turmeric, paprika, coriander, cayenne and salt. Stir in half-and-half and water. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
Stir in cream. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Pour over koftas.
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Note: Chick-pea flour (also called besan) may be purchased at Indian grocery stores.