Delicious Lauki Kofta Curry Recipe: A Taste of Spiced Indian Comfort

Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Lauki Kofta Curry, a traditional Indian dish featuring soft and flavorful bottle gourd dumplings in a rich, aromatic tomato-based gravy. This vegetarian delight is a perfect blend of spices, bringing you the essence of Indian comfort cuisine in every bite. Try this easy-to-make recipe and savor the wholesome goodness of Lauki Kofta curry with family and friends.

Ingredients:

Lauki(Bottle gourd)- 300grams grated

Gram flour(Besan)-100grams

Ginger-2″ long chopped

Garlic-10-12 pods

Onion-2 medium size chopped

Tomatoes-2 medium size chopped

Carom seeds(Ajwain)-2 tsp

Cumin seeds-½ tsp

Turmeric-¾ tsp

Red chilli powder-2tsp

Cumin powder-½tsp

Coriander powder-1 tsp

Garam Masala-1tsp

Salt-a/c taste

Oil for frying koftas

Coriander leaves-few for garnishing

Preparations:

Grind onion, ginger, garlic set aside.
Puree the tomatoes , set aisde.
Squeeze out the water from grated lauki.
Add gram flour gradually to the squeezed lauki.
Add turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt, carom seeds mix well.
Add gram flour gradually as you need. Don’t add a drop of water.
Make small round dumplings (Koftas) and fry them set aside.

METHOD:

Take a wok or pan, heat 4Tbsp oil.
Add cumin seeds, fry for a minute.
Lower the flame, add turmeric, red chilli powder fry for a minute.
Add onion paste fry for 2 minutes, add cumin powder, coriander powder mix well, adjust the flame to medium, close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.
Open the lid, add tomato puree, mix well, close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Open the lid , add 1 glass of water adjust salt, close the lid and cook for another 5 minutes.
Open the lid, add garam masala, add fried koftas, mix gently cook for 2 minutes.
Switch off the flame, garnish with coriander leaves, serve hot and Enjoy!!!