Kofta means dumpling, and malai points at the richness around it. Ours are built from home-made cottage cheese bound just enough to hold, then stuffed with raisins and chopped nuts so every bite carries a little sweetness against the savoury gravy.
The sauce is a tomato and onion base, cooked down slowly with ginger, garlic and warm spice until it turns glossy and mellow. It is one of the gentlest dishes on our menu — rich rather than hot — which makes it the vegetarian main we most often recommend to guests eating Indian food for the first time.
Fried to Order, Rested in the Gravy
The kofta are fried to order so the outside stays firm, then spooned into the sauce just before serving rather than sitting in it. That is the difference between a dumpling that holds its shape on the fork and one that collapses into the gravy. Ask for extra sauce if it is going over rice.
Perfect Pairings & Serving Notes
Pairs perfectly with:
- Butter naan or garlic naan
- Steamed basmati or jeera rice
- A dal to balance the richness
- Raita and an Indian salad
Good to know before you order:
- Vegetarian; contains dairy from the cottage cheese
- Contains nuts and raisins in the kofta stuffing
- Mild by default — rich rather than spicy
- Ask for extra gravy if you are serving it with rice
Ordering Vegetarian Mains in Regina
Order Malai Kofta online for takeout or delivery, or call us on (306) 559-1112 to plan a larger order. We deliver across Regina and cater vegetarian menus for office lunches, family gatherings and celebrations. Building a bigger table? Add Butter Chicken, Kadai Paneer, or browse the full Dawat India menu.
