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Bottle Gourd Kofta (Long Dudhi Kofta Curry)


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Bottle Gourd Kofta is a North Indian dish. Koftas are nothing but balls of minced vegetables or meat mixed with spices in gravy. Malai Kofta, Lauki Kofta, Lamb Kofta are few of them. Lauki Kofta or Bottle Gourd Kofta is the lightest among the Kofta recipes and makes a tasty combination with Laccha Paratha.

Serves:

4

Preparation Time:

20 mins

Cooking Time:

30 mins

Ingredients:

For Kofta:
 
  Gram flour- 3tbsp
 
  Garam Masala - ¼ tsp
 
  Chilli Powder - 1 tsp  
  Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
 
  Pinch of Asafoetida
 
  Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) - 1 tsp
 
  Bottle Gourd (Long Dudhi) peeled & grated - 2 cups
 
  Oil for deep frying
 
  Salt to taste

 
  For Gravy:
 
  Oil - 2tbsp
 
  Onions - 2
 
  Tomatoes - 3
 
  Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
 
  Ginger grated- 1 inch
 
  Garlic grated - 1 clove
 
  Corainder Powder - ¾ tsp
 
  Red chilli Powder - 1 tsp
 
  Dry Mango Powder - 1 tsp
 

Method:

• Squeeze all the Water from the grated Bottle Gourd and keep it aside.

• Place this Bottle gourd, Gram flour, Red chilli powder, Salt, Turmeric powder in a large plate and mix well.

• Makes small balls and slightly flatten the balls between your palms.

• Meanwhile heat Oil in a pan and deep fry these flattened balls to make Koftas.

• Grind together the Onions and Tomatoes to make a smooth paste.

• Heat Oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and ginger-garlic. Saute for a second.

• Then add the ground paste and saute on a low flame till it gives out a nice aroma.

• Add Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Dry Mango Powder and Salt and bring it to boil. If the gravy becomes thick, add little Water.

• Then add the koftas, mix well and cook for a min or two and take it off from heat.

Indian Food > Recipes > Bottle Gourd Kofta

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