Bottle gourd known as lauki in hindi is not very popular vegetable but it makes one of the best indian Curries . Koftas are almost easy to make and are delicious too.
Iingredients
For kofta
- Grated lauki
- Gram flour
- Turmeric powder
- Chilli powder
- Ginger garlic paste
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Salt
For gravy
- Tomatoes
- Cumin seeds
- Onion
- Red chilli powder
- Garam masala
- Turmeric powder
- Thick curd
- Water
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Oil
Method for kofta
1.Grate lauki and squeeze some of the water out .
2. Take the grated lauki in a bowl and add salt, chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, finely chopped onions and flour
3. Mix it properly and make small balls out of the mix
4. Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry those Koftas .
5. After frying Koftas are ready and let them rest.
For gravy
1. Heat oil in a saucepan and add cumin seeds wait until they sizzle . Add ginger garlic paste and fry for about 30-40 seconds . Add the onions and tomatoes and let them cook .
2. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala and mix well .
3. Wait for a minute abd add curd into the mix .
4. Add 2 cup of water and let it boil.
5. Add kofta balls and cook them on slow heat for 4-5 minutes .
6. Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with whatever you like.