RECIPES

Paneer Kofta Motiwali Dal—Moong Dal with Paneer Pearls

Sunrise tip: For a richer, silkier dal, add a spoonful of cream along with the ghee at the end of cooking.

Steps

Step 1: Cook the moong dal

Time: 15 minutes

Wash the moong dal and add it to a pan with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the dal is soft and thoroughly cooked, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
 

Step 2: Temper the dal

Time: 5 minutes

In the same pan, heat the mustard oil until it starts to smoke lightly. Lower the heat and add the Sunrise Jeera seeds, red chillies, and bay leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds until the spices sizzle and turn fragrant. Pour in the cooked moong dal.
 

Step 3: Season the dal

Time: 5 minutes

Add the Sunrise Haldi Powder, Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala, salt, and ginger paste to the dal. Stir well and simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes, until the raw smell of ginger dissipates. Turn off the heat. Spoon the dal into a serving bowl and swirl the teaspoon of ghee over the top. Cover and set aside.
 

Step 4: Prepare paneer kofta dough

Time: 10 minutes

Grate the paneer and processed cheese into a mixing bowl. Add the Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala, Sunrise Haldi Powder, salt, and sugar. Using your hands, knead the mixture until it comes together as a soft, pliable dough.
 

Step 5: Shape the kofta

Time: 5 minutes

Grease your palms with a little ghee. Pinch off lime-sized portions of the paneer dough and roll between your palms to form smooth, round balls. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
 

Step 6: Fry the kofta

Time: 10 minutes

Heat about 1/2-inch of mustard oil in a kadai or wok. Once hot, gently slide in the paneer balls, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Fry over medium heat, turning occasionally, until the kofta are golden-brown and crisp all over, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
 

Step 7: Garnish and serve

Time: 2 minutes

Spoon the warm moong dal into a serving dish. Arrange the fried paneer kofta over the top. Using tweezers, carefully place small pieces of silver and gold leaf over the kofta. Serve immediately with steamed rice, roti, luchi, or paratha.
 

Goes Best With

• Bread: Luchi, Paratha, Tandoori Roti

• Rice: Steamed Basmati Rice, Jeera Rice

• Side Dish: Stuffed Bhetki Fish