Stuffed Tomatoes in Malai Gravy

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Got bored of the regular gravies and looking for something different to make? These tomatoes stuffed with paneer, potatoes and dry fruits in a creamy gravy are a very good option. I made these for a few guests who were visiting us and everyone just loved it.

Stuffed tomatoes in malai gravy is an excellent vegetarian recipe. It is a perfect option for you to try if you have some guests coming in for the evening or if you are planning a potluck. This delicious recipe will leave your taste-buds craving for more.

Do give it a try. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes- 6 ( try to choose tomatoes that are broad and have a flat base for this recipe )
• Oil- 1tsp
• Salt- ½ tsp

For the filling

• Potato- ½ cup (boiled, peeled and grated)
• Paneer- 1 cup (grated)
• Cheese- 2tbsp (grated. I used 2 cheese slices broken into small pieces )
• Salt to taste
• Raisins- 8-10
• Cashew nuts- 4-5 (broken)
• Coriander- 2tbsp (chopped)
• Green chilli- 1 (chopped)
• Garam masala powder- ½ tsp

For the gravy

• Ghee- 2tbsp
• Oil- 2tbsp
• Black peppercorn- 4-5
• Cloves- 4-5
• Black cardamom- 2
• Cinnamon stick- 1 inch piece
• Bay leaf- 1
• Onion- 1 and ½ cup (chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste- 2tsp
• Green chili- 2-3 (slit into halves)
• Coriander powder- 2tsp
• Red chili powder- ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Garam masala powder- ½ tsp
• White pepper powder- ½ tsp
• Salt to taste
• Khoya- 4tbsp
• Lemon juice- 2tsp
• Honey- 1tsp
• Fresh cream- 3tbsp

Method of preparation

For the filling

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

Method of preparation

For the tomatoes

• Remove the top of the tomatoes and scoop the flesh from inside.
• Puree the pulp in a blender.
• Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees C.
• Mix oil and salt in a bowl and apply it on the skin of the tomatoes.
• Fill the tomatoes with the filling and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve on top of the gravy.

Method of preparation

For the gravy

• Heat ghee and oil in a pan.
• When the oil is hot, add black peppercorn, cloves, black cardamom, cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
• Fry for 15 seconds.
• Add onion and fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Add ginger garlic paste and fry till onion turns golden brown.

Method of preparation

• Add tomato puree that we made from the tomato pulp and green chili and cook for a minute.
  
• Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, white pepper powder and salt and cook for 3 minutes.
  
• Add khoya and cook for a minute.
  
• Add lemon juice, honey and 12 cup water and cook for a minute.
  
• Add cream and cook for another minute.

Method of preparation

• Transfer the gravy in the serving platter.
  
• Keep the stuffed tomatoes on top.
  
• Garnish with fresh coriander.
  
• Serve hot with paratha or naan.