Lauki Kofta

🛒 Ingredients

• Bottle Gourd (Lauki) 100 g · 17 kcal
• Gram Flour (Besan) 20 g · 70 kcal
• Ginger 10 g · 8 kcal
• Green Chili 5 g · 2 kcal
• Coriander Powder 3 g · 9 kcal
• Turmeric Powder 1 g · 3 kcal
• Vegetable Oil 18 g · 162 kcal
• Onion 50 g · 20 kcal
• Tomato 75 g · 14 kcal
• Red Chili Powder 2 g · 5 kcal
• Garam Masala 2 g · 5 kcal
• Water 100 g · 0 kcal
• Fresh Coriander Leaves 3 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Peel and grate the bottle gourd (lauki). Squeeze out excess water thoroughly, as this is crucial for firm koftas. Discard the water.
2. In a bowl, combine the squeezed lauki, gram flour, grated ginger, chopped green chili, half of the coriander powder, and half of the turmeric powder. Mix well to form a dough-like mixture.
3. Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into smooth, round koftas. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan for frying.
4. Carefully drop the koftas into the hot oil and fry them on medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. For the gravy, heat remaining vegetable oil in another pan. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
6. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Then add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil separates.
7. Stir in the remaining coriander powder, red chili powder, remaining turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook for 1-2 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent burning.
8. Pour in water to achieve desired gravy consistency, bring to a simmer. Gently add the fried lauki koftas to the simmering gravy and cook for 5-7 minutes to allow them to absorb the flavors.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.