Lauki Kofta

Home made Lauki kofta
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine North Indian
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

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Instructions
 

  • Strain the juice out of the grated bottle gourd and preserve it to add in the gravy.
  • Combine all the ingredients together and transfer it into a non-stick pan and stir it over medium heat till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
  • Remove and cool slightly. Divide this mixture into 12 to 16 equal portions and roll into koftas.
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  • Deep fry on a low flame till the koftas turn golden brown.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
  • When they crackle, add the onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
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  • Add the ginger - garlic paste and sauté for 1 more minute.
  • Add the grated tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, jeera powder, red chilli powder and salt and cook till the oil separates from the masala.
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  • Add 2 cups of water to the gravy and bring to a boil (you can add the bottle gourd juice as well).
  • Add the fried koftas to the curry and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • The koftas tend to crumble if you boil them too much in the gravy. So you can add them just before you're ready to serve the curry.
  • Serve hot with roti.
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