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Easy & Delicious Indian Curry – Malai Koftas to Celebrate A Journey of Friendship Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes
- ½ cup grated cottage cheese
- 1 carrot grated
- 3 slices of fresh bread
- 1 tbsp. shredded fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tsp. red chilly powder
- Salt as desired
- Oil to shallow fry
- A few raisins or cashew to stuff the Koftas
- For Gravy;
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 2 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chilly
- 5-6 soaked cashew nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh low-fat cream or 1 cup whole milk
- ½ tbsp dried Kasuri methi (optional)
- 1 tbsp. oil
- Whole Spices
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 2 green cardamoms
- 2 tsp. coriander powder
- 1 tsp. red chilly powder
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- ½ tsp. cumin seeds
- ½ tsp. Turmeric powder
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1425g | |
| Calories 1304 | |
| Calories from Fat 359 | 28% |
| Total Fat 40.79g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 12.54g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium 1100mg | 46% |
| Potassium 4146mg | 118% |
| Total Carbs 202.92g | 54% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.1g | 94% |
| Sugars 29.53g | 20% |
| Protein 43.15g | 69% |
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