Paneer Kofta

ingredients
For kofta-

• 500gm paneer 
• 5 -6 raisin and cashew nuts
• 1-2 chopped green chilli
• Salt to taste
• Sugar to taste
• 1 tablespoon plain flour 
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Enough oil 
• coriander leaves 

For gravy-

• 1 small tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 
• 1 tablespoon Ginger paste 
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Pinch of garam masala

Method
For the Kofta:

1. In a mixing bowl combine the grated paneer, salt,sugar, chillis ,raisin, cashew nuts,garam masala powder 
2. Mix well together and knead into a dough and,dust with flour.
3. Heat the oil in a pan,fry the koftas on medium heat until golden brown .

For the Gravy:

1. Heat the refined oil in a pan.
2. Add bay leaf and cumin seeds. Let it  crackle.
3. Then  salt, ginger garlic paste,  red chilli powder and turmeric powder,cumin powder ,coriander powder . Cook for few minutes. 
4. Add in the tomato paste , Stir and let cook on a gentle simmer. 
5. Cover and let it cook for 10 - 15 minutes. 
6. Add the  fried kofta into the gravy mixture. Let simmer for 5-6 mins.
7. Garnish the gravy with fresh coriander  Serve hot!