LAUKI KOFTA RECIPE/ HOW TO MAKE LAUKI KE KOFTE RECIPE/ BOTTLE GOURD KOFTA RECIPE

Lauki ka kofta recipe/how to make lauki kofta or bottle gourd kofta recipe is a simple, healthy recipe prepared from deep fried grated bottle gourd or lauki with tomato and onion based sauce.

Lauki or bottle gourd is not a popular vegetable in every household. Basically any lauki curries or subzis are not appreciated and is not preferred to consume. But certainly the kofta curry or lauki kofta recipe would be good alternative which is tasty yet healthy and nutritious.

Here I have posted how to make lauki kofta recipe with step by step process with photo of every step.The important step is squeezing the grated lauki so that the liquid content of the lauki can be reduced and perfect kofta can be made. The other important step is adding right amount of besan or chick flour in it. As besan is a binding agent, right amount of besan will make the kofta perfect, otherwise koftas or lauki pakoras will break while frying.

INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING LAUKI KOFTAS OR PAKORAS:

· Lauki or bottle gourd-500 grams

· Onion-1(chopped)

· Green chili-3(chopped)

· Grated ginger-1/2 tsp

· Coriander leaves-2 tbsp(chopped)

· Kasoori methi-1 tsp

· Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

· Black pepper powder-1/2 tsp

· Red chili powder-1 tsp

· Garam masala-1/2 tsp

· Besan-5 to 6 tbsp

· Oil for frying koftas

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING GRAVY:

· Onion-1

· Garlic- 6 to 7

· Ginger-1 inch

· Tomatoes-2

· Coriander powder-2 tsp

· Cumin powder-1 tsp

· Red chili powder-2 tsp

· Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

· Garam masala-1/2 tsp

· Kasoori methi-1/2 tsp

· Salt

· oil

· Cream (for garnishing)

· Chopped coriander leaves-2 tbsp

METHODS FOR PREPARING LAUKI KE KOFTE:

FOR MAKING KOFTE OR PAKORAS:

STEP-1: Peel the lauki and rinse it. Grate it. Squeeze out the liquid content from grated lauki and keep in a bowl.

STEP-2: Add chopped onions, chopped green chili, grated ginger and chopped coriander leaves in grated lauki. Mix it.

STEP-3: Now add garam masala, kasoori methi, pepper powder, crushed cumin seeds, carom seeds and red chili powder.

STEP-4: Add besan and mix it well. Make small balls or patties out of it. Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry the balls in the oil. Fry the koftas or pokoras till they are evenly golden brown from all sides.

(Healthy option of this recipe is here you can use appam pan for making koftas or pakoras. So that oil consumption will be less)

STEP-5: remove the koftas from oil and keep on tissues so that the extra oil is absorbed.

FOR MAKING GRAVY OF LAUKI KOFTA:

STEP-1: Make a paste of onion, ginger and garlic. Make a puree of tomatoes. Chop coriander leaves.

STEP-2: Heat 3 to 4 tbsp oil in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add onion paste and stir till it changes its colour.

STEP-3: Now add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and fry it for a while.

STEP-4: Add tomato puree and fry for 2 minutes. Add salt and fry the masala till it starts leaving oil from the sides.

STEP-5: Add kasoori methi and garam masala in it and mix well. Add 2 cups water and let it boil till the right consistency of gravy comes.

STEP-6: Now add fried koftas init and let it simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and little cream. Now lauki kofta is ready. Serve hot with roti, paratha, naan, kulcha or rice.