Description
Keto Malai Kofta with Cashew Cream is a flavorful and healthy dish made with zucchini and cauliflower kofta served in a creamy cashew sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 medium cauliflower, riced (approximately 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (for frying)
- For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- For the cashew cream:
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 2 hours
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, riced cauliflower, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, black pepper, and the beaten egg. Stir until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and set them aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Carefully add the kofta balls in batches, frying until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of coconut oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in the garam masala, turmeric, and cumin, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- To prepare the cashew cream, drain the soaked cashews and blend with water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- To serve, arrange the kofta in a serving dish, ladle the sauce over them, and drizzle with the creamy cashew sauce.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding chopped green chilies to the sauce.
- For a dairy-free alternative, replace the heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg