Zero Oil, Butter, Cream Malai Kofta (with a Secret Walnut Ingredient)

Steps

1. 1
   Sauté onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, and coriander stems in a pan, then add whole spices and stir until fragrant.
2. 2
   Add plenty of California walnuts along with water and a pinch of salt, and cook for about 15 minutes until softened and flavorful.
3. 3
   Let the mixture cool, discard the whole spices, then blend everything into a smooth, thick sauce.
4. 4
   Return the blended sauce to the pan and simmer on low heat until it turns silky and velvety in texture.
5. 5
   Season with honey, a bit of garam masala, and white pepper to balance the flavors, finishing the oil-, butter-, and cream-free malai kofta gravy.
6. 6
   Crush roasted walnuts thoroughly and mix them well with grated and mashed low-fat cheese.
7. 7
   Shape the mixture into kofta balls and coat them evenly with crushed walnuts.
8. 8
   Air fry the koftas for about 10 minutes until golden and crisp on the outside.
9. 9
   Place the walnut-crusted koftas over the silky sauce, then garnish with saffron water and dried fenugreek leaves.
10. 10
    Serve the finished malai kofta with lachedar paratha for a delicious combination of textures and flavors.