Lauki Kofta
Lauki Kofta is a delicious Indian dish made with deep-fried bottle gourd (lauki) dumplings served in a flavorful tomato-based gravy. The koftas are typically made by mixing grated bottle gourd with besan (chickpea flour) and spices, shaping them into balls, and frying until golden brown. The koftas are then simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy made with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices. It's a popular vegetarian dish that's both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
For Koftas:
- 2 cups grated bottle gourd (lauki)
- 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
For Gravy:
- 2 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Squeeze out excess water from grated bottle gourd and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- Add besan, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt to the grated bottle gourd. Mix well to form a dough.
- Divide the mixture into small balls and deep fry them until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
- In a blender, blend tomatoes, onion, ginger, and garlic to make a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the tomato-onion paste and cook until the oil separates.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add water to adjust the consistency of the gravy and bring it to a simmer.
- Gently drop the fried koftas into the gravy and let them simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 19g (6%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 27mg (1%)Potassium: 477mg (14%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 677IU (14%)Vitamin C: 12mg (15%)Calcium: 66mg (7%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
