Indian potato kofta stuffed with nuts and cheese
Delicious potato koftas to make at home – a great way
to transform leftover mash into another dinner
Kofta
stuffing
150g paneer (or mozzarella)
1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
2 tsp sultanas or barberries
3 tbsp mixed nuts, chopped (I use a mixture of
almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pinenuts or pistachios)
Sauce
2-3 tbsp oil (or ghee)
2-3 English onions, finely chopped
1-2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
A pinch of ground turmeric
½ tsp ground chilli powder (or more to taste)
1½ tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or finely chopped
equivalent)
400ml single cream
Fresh coriander, garam masala and crushed
pistachio nuts (to serve)