Paneer Kofta

For Koftas

 * Paneer : 250 gms
 * potatoes : 3 nos (boiled & mashed)
 * Coriander & cumin seeds Powder : 1 tsp
 * salt : 1/4 tsp
 * oil : for frying

For Gravy

 * ginger garlic Paste : 1/2 tsp
 * onions : 3 nos
 * Green chillies : 6-8 nos
 * turmeric : 1/2 tsp
 * Cashewnuts : 100 gms
 * poppy seeds : 50 gms
 * milk : 1/2 cup
 * garam masala : 1 tsp
 * salt : 1 1/2 tsp
 * butter : 3 tsp
 * water : 4 cups
 * lemon juice : 1 tsp
 * coriander leaves : for garnishing

Directions
Gravy:
 * Grate the paneer and mix well with the mashed potatoes.
 * Add the salt and coriander and cumin seeds powder. Mix well and make into round balls.
 * Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas till golden brown and keep aside.


 * Soak cashewnuts and khus-khus in luke warm milk and keep aside for 20 min and grind it to a smooth paste along with the milk.
 * Make a paste of onions and green chillies and keep aside.
 * Heat the pan, add the butter to it. Add onion-green chilli paste and ginger-garlic paste and fry till oil separates.
 * Add tumeric powder. Add the cashewnut paste and fry for 3 min on a low flame.
 * Add salt and garam masala to the gravy. Pour water into the gravy and let it boil for 5 min.
 * Put off the flame and add lemon juice to it.
 * Dump the koftas into the gravy, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.