Malai kofta, a popular Indian dish, can break or disintegrate during cooking if the kofta mixture has too much moisture, leading to a weak binding. To prevent this, it's essential to ensure that the paneer and potato mixture used to make the koftas is well-drained and not overly wet, and you can also add a binding agent like cornstarch or breadcrumbs to help hold the koftas together during frying.