Stuffed Tomatoes in Malai Gravy

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. Do give it a try. here is the recipe.

All you need is

Tomatoes - 6 ( try to choose tomatoes that are broad and have a flat base for this recipe )
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt - 1\2 tsp

For the filling

Potato - 1\2 cup ( Boiled, peeled and grated )
Paneer - 1 cup ( Grated )
Cheese - 2 tbsp ( Grated. I used 2 cheese slices broken into small pieces )
Salt to taste
Raisins - 8-10
Cashew nuts - 4-5 ( Broken )
Coriander - 2 tbsp ( Chopped )
Green chili - 1 ( Chopped )
Garam masala powder - 1\2 tsp

For the gravy

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

Method of preparation


For the filling

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

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.

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.
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 1\2 cup water and cook for a minute.
Add cream and cook for another minute.


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