• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Yummy Tummy
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Masterchef Journey
  • Advertisers
  • Media
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Masterchef Journey
  • Media
  • Advertisers
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • About Me
    • Masterchef Journey
    • Media
    • Advertisers
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home

    Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe

    August 30, 2022 By Aarthi 21 Comments

    TwitterFacebook18PinterestTelegramWhatsAppYummly
    18
    SHARES
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe or Malai Chicken Kofta Curry with step by step pictures. Fried Chicken Balls Cooked in a Cashew & Cream Sauce is a popular Mughlai Recipe.

    Pin
     
     
    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. About Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe (Malai Chicken Kofta Curry)
    2. Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe | Malai Chicken Kofta Curry Recipe
    3. Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe Step by Step Pictures
    4. Frequently Asked Questions

    Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe

    Are you in diet or watching your girly figure, Just look away, This is not for you..But if you are like me want to indulge in something creamy and rich and fatty, then come along with me, i will feed you with some creamy goodness.

    About Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe (Malai Chicken Kofta Curry)

    This is one of the rich and creamy curry i have ever made or ever thought of. They are like creamy heaven. Deep fried chicken kofta balls soaked or drowned in a creamy rich cashew sauce. How good is that. Can you say no to this?

    A family of meatball or meatloaf dishes known as kofta can be found in the cuisines of South Caucasus, South Asia, Balkan, Central Asia, and Anatolia. In their most basic form, koftas are simply spiced balls of minced meat that can be made from any combination of beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or mutton. The earliest recorded recipes, which call for ground lamb, are found in early Arab cookbooks.

    Ingredients for Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe (Malai Chicken Kofta Curry Recipe)

    Chicken Mince

    Chicken mince, also known as minced chicken, is a type of ground chicken. Its a finely chopped chicken cut thats a leaner alternative to beef mince. Skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts, or a combination of the two, are commonly used in its preparation.

    Onion

    Onions are considered a basic ingredient or the foundation of Indian cooking and are used to make any gravy, curry, or bhuna dish. The flavour and aroma of onion transforms any ordinary dish into a mouthwatering and delectable one.

    Garam Masala Powder

    The whole spices in the Garam Masala blend have already been toasted before being ground. As a result, it is not necessary to cook it. If the garam masala is added too soon, it will become overcooked and lose its flavour. Garam masala aromatics require only a small amount of heat to release their aroma and flavours.

    Cashews 

    Cashews contain a lot of starch, which will thicken sauces just like flour and potatoes do. The use of cashews over flour, for example, has the advantage of adding a lot of flavour to the sauce.

     
     
    Pin
     

    If you have any questions not covered in this post and if you need help, leave me a comment or mail me @[email protected] and I’ll help as soon as I can.

    Follow me on Instagram, Facebook,Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter for more Yummy Tummy inspiration.

    IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE OR ANYTHING FROM YUMMY TUMMY, MAKE SURE TO POST IT AND TAG ME SO I CAN SEE ALL OF YOUR CREATIONS!! #YUMMYTUMMYAARTHI AND @YUMMYTUMMYAARTHI ON INSTAGRAM!

    Pin

    Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe | Malai Chicken Kofta Curry Recipe

    Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe or Malai Chicken Kofta Curry with step by step pictures. Fried Chicken Balls Cooked in a Cashew & Cream Sauce is a popular Mughlai Recipe.
    4 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine mughlai, North Indian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    For Chicken Kofta:

    • Minced Chicken – 500 gms
    • Onion – 1 small chopped finely
    • Coriander leaves / Cilantro – ½ cup chopped finely
    • Cumin powder / Jeera podi – 1 tsp
    • Chilli powder – 1 tsp
    • Coriander powder / Malli podi – 1 tsp
    • Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Cornflour / Cornstarch – for coating the outer layer of koftas
    • Oil for deep frying

    For Shahi Sauce:

    • Onion – 1 large chopped
    • Tomatoes – 2 chopped
    • Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tblspn
    • Coriander leaves / Cilantro – ½ cup chopped finely
    • Cumin powder / Jeera podi – 1 tsp
    • Chilli powder – 1 tsp
    • Coriander powder / Malli podi – 1 tsp
    • Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
    • Cashews – 15 soaked in water and ground into a paste
    • Heavy Cream – 4 tblspn
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil – 1 tblspn
    • Coriander leaves / Cilantro – for garnishing

    Instructions
     

    • Start by making the koftas. Mix all ingredients given in the list except cornflour and oil and mix well. Form small balls out of it. Coat it in cornflour and deep fry them in hot oil. Drain and set aside.
    • Now make the sauce. Heat a tblspn of oil. Add onions, ginger garlic paste and sauté for a min.Add in tomatoes and mix well. Add in all spice powder and salt and mix well. Cook everything till mushy. Take it in a blender and puree it up.
    • Transfer this puree to a kadai. Add enough water and bring it to a boil. Drop the fried koftas in and mix well.Simmer this for  10 mins.
    • Add in ground cashew paste and mix well. Simmer it for 10 mins. Add in heavy cream and switch off the flame immediately. Mix well.
    • Add lots of coriander leaves and serve with naan or pulav.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @yummytummyaarthi or tag #yummytummyaarthi!
    Prevent your screen from going dark
     
     
     

    Shahi Chicken Kofta Recipe Step by Step Pictures

     
    Pin
    Take all your ingredients for kofta

     

    Pin
    add everything to a bowl except cornflour and oil

     

    Pin
    Mix well......form small balls out of it

     

    Pin
    Coat them in cornflour

     

    Pin
    Deep fry them in oil and set aside

     

    Pin
    Take all your ingredients for sauce

     

    Pin
    Saute onions in oil

     

    Pin
    add ginger garlic paste

     

    Pin
    and tomatoes

     

    Pin
    add all spice powders

     

    Pin
    salt

     

    Pin
    and cook till everything turn mushy

     

    Pin
    Grind them in a blender

     

    Pin
    Add them to a kadai along with some water..bring it to a boil

     

    Pin
    add koftas in

     

    Pin
    Cover and simmer

     

    Pin
    add cashew paste

     

    Pin
    and mix well

     

    Pin
    add cream and switch off the flame

     

    Pin
    throw in lots of coriander leaves

     

    Pin
    mix well

     

    Pin
    Serve

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's Kofta In English?


    The word "kofta" is a loanword from the Urdu language that means "pounded meat" and comes from the Classical Persian word "koftah," also known as "kufte." The word was first used in the Urdu language in Mulla Nusrati's "Al Nma" in 1665, according to attested sources.

    What is the difference between a kofta and a meatball?

    The consistency of the meat before it is cooked is one of the key distinctions between kofta and traditional meatballs from other cultures. When making kofta, the raw ground meat is thoroughly mixed for a long time to disrupt the protein structure of the meat.

    What is chicken kofta made of?

    To create a flavorful mixture for the chicken kofta, ground chicken is combined with fresh herbs, spices, onions, and garlic / similar to a chicken meatballs mixture.

    • Hawaiian Chicken Pita Pockets
    • Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe
    • Chicken 65 Biryani Recipe
    • Chicken Shawarma Plate Recipe
    • So Good Chicken Burger Recipe
    • Pita Bread Salad Bowl Recipe
    « Cauliflower Kurma Recipe
    Beetroot Stir Fry in Microwave »
    Aarthi

    About Aarthi

    Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anonymous

      at

      super aarthi

      Reply
    2. Anna

      at

      Que ricas se ven. Me encanta cómo cocinas, y también tu new look. Un beso

      Reply
    3. Priya

      at

      Cant take my eyes from ur super rich looking kurma..DELICIOUS!!

      Reply
    4. faseela

      at

      yummy creamy and rich gravy.,...yumm

      Reply
    5. Hamaree Rasoi

      at

      You read my mind ...I wanted to have chicken balls last weekend only. Superb looking gravy

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

      Reply
    6. Suja Manoj

      at

      Rich and delicious kofta curry..drool

      Reply
    7. Anonymous

      at

      super

      Reply
    8. Swathi Iyer

      at

      Kofta curry looks delicious and creamy.

      Reply
    9. maha

      at

      Wow!!such a healthy and delicious kurma,will try it soon....
      maha

      Reply
    10. Catherine

      at

      Dear Aarthi, What a delicious looking dish. Blessings, Catherine xo

      Reply
    11. R

      at

      looks extremely delicious!

      Reply
    12. Arch

      at

      Yummmmy !! This looks one real rich dish ! Like the new look of your blog, been a while since I visited...

      Reply
    13. Mamatkamal

      at

      Looks delicious!
      Cheers

      Reply
    14. bh!mi.....today's spirit

      at

      Thanks ... Dis is posted wid picture so it will help to cook better.

      Reply
    15. Zakir Hussain

      at

      @bh!mi.....today's spiritYummmmmyyyyy

      Reply
    16. Zakir Hussain

      at

      @bh!mi.....today's spiritYummmmmyyyyy

      Reply
    17. Sarbjeet

      at

      can we skip cashews? actually we r allergic to cashews so wna skip this thing

      Reply
    18. Anam

      at

      Can we do the same recipe using chicken pieces instead of kofta?

      Reply
    19. Aarthi

      at

      @Anamyes u can do

      Reply
    20. Aarthi

      at

      @Sarbjeetyes u can skip cashews

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    BUY MY COOKBOOK

    MEET THE AUTHOR

    Hi, I'm Aarthi!

    WELCOME. Over the past few years, I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

    More about me →

    STAY CONNECTED

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Useful Links

    • Dosa
    • Idli
    • Rice Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Recent Posts

    • Dried Mango Muffins Recipe
    • Brown Bread Recipe
    • 100% Wheat Bread Recipe
    • Kanava Kuzhambu Recipe

    As seen in

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy

    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertisers
    • Contact
    • Recipe Index

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Stay Connected

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube

    Copyright © 2021 Yummy Tummy | Technical Partner </> Host My Blog