Butternut Shahi Korma and Paneer Kofta

The next virtual cooking class I have put together is scheduled for Saturday, November 20th at 5pm Eastern.  We will be making Butternut Shahi Korma and Paneer Kofta.

This is the third class this year taught by Aarthi Sampath, so many of you have already cooked with her. Previously, we made Chicken Biryani (the same dish she cooked win on Beat Bobby Flay) and Shrimp Laksa with Aarthi. She is a Chopped Champion, conquered Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby Flay, and is currently a judge on MasterChef Tamil. The first season of that show started in August and winner will be crowned this month. Her cooking experience and knowledge is vast – She has even worked in a Michelin starred Indian restaurant in New York City!

Menu
Butternut Shahi Korma & Paneer Kofta
Granville Cocktail

Date: Saturday, November 20th

Time: 5pm Eastern/2pm Pacific

Price: $23.99 per household

Platform: Zoom

Equipment Needed: Grater, Two pans, Blender, Sheet tray, Spice grinder (if you are making your own Garam Masala)

Rose Water & Kerwa Water:  Try to get both, but if you can only get one that is fine. They are available at Indian, Mediterranean, and African grocery stores. Dabur is a good brand for both, but Aarthi has used no-name brands that have been fine too. Just make sure you aren’t buying rose water that is a beauty product (ie rose water facial toner). You can also make your own rose water with the petals from 1 rose and 1 cup of water.

Garam masala: I mean, I guess you could buy a store bought one. That is what Bobby Flay did and he lost to Aarthi’s Chicken Biryani.
If you are going to toast and grind your own Garam Masala, make sure you have a little coffee/spice grinder like one of these: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=spice+grinder&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 
We will be using the same Garam Masala recipe as we did in the Chicken BIryani class. Here is a video of Aarthi making Garam Masala:

Paneer: If you want to make your own paneer, Aarthi sent me a recipe so that you can do so. You will want to make it the night before class. I will provide that recipe after you sign up. Store-bought paneer also works great for this recipe.

This recipe is so flavorful and delicious even if you don't have a couple of ingredients, it will still be tasty. So don't stress too much if you aren't able to find something. 

Ingredients Needed: (a list of exact quantities will be sent within 24 hours of purchasing your spot in the class)
Paneer
Chopped green chillies
Chopped cilantro
Chopped mint
Corn starch
Chopped dry cranberries or apricots
Chopped raisins
Garam Masala
Oil to shallow fry
Butter nut squash roasted in the oven and scooped
Red onion finely sliced
Cloves garlic chopped
Ginger chopped
Cream
Butter
Chili powder
Turmeric
Coriander powder
Cumin powder
Salt
Sugar
Rose water
Kewra water
Water or vegetable stock
Garam Masala Ingredients (if you are making your own)
coriander seeds
cumin seeds
clove 
green cardamom 
star anise 
cinnamon stick
dried rose petals 
bay leaf