A healthy, delicious, and simple Lauki Kofta Curry that is non-fried and easy to prepare with basic ingredients available at home.
A healthy, delicious, and simple Lauki Kofta Curry that is non-fried and easy to prepare with basic ingredients available at home.
Ingredients
For the Kofta
- 1kglauki (bottle gourd)
- 1cupgram flour (besan)
- 1tspcumin seeds
- 1tspred chili powder
- 1tspsalt
- 1tbspchopped coriander leaves
For the Curry
- 2tbspoil
- 1cuponion (finely chopped)
- 1cuptomato puree
- 1tspginger-garlic paste
- 1tspgaram masala
- 1tspcoriander powder
- 1tspturmeric powder
- 1tspsalt
- 2cupswater
How to make Lauki Kofta Curry
Preparing the Kofta
Grate the lauki and squeeze out excess water.
In a bowl, mix the grated lauki with gram flour, cumin seeds, red chili powder, salt, and chopped coriander leaves.
Form small balls from the mixture.
Cooking the Curry
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
Add garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
Add the kofta balls to the curry and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the lauki to prevent the koftas from becoming soggy.
You can add more spices according to your taste preference.
FAQS
Can I make the koftas in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the kofta mixture in advance and refrigerate it. Form the balls just before cooking.
Is this recipe suitable for a vegan diet?
Yes, this recipe is vegan as it does not contain any animal products.
Can I use other vegetables for the kofta?
Yes, you can use vegetables like zucchini or carrots as alternatives to lauki.
How can I make the curry spicier?
You can add more red chili powder or green chilies to increase the spice level.
What can I serve with Lauki Kofta Curry?
This curry pairs well with rice, roti, or naan.
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