Lauki ke Kofte | Ghiya Kofte | Bottle Gourd Dumplings in Tomato Gravy

Lauki Koftas are fried savory dumplings in tomato-onion based gravy and taste heavenly with hot roti or rice.

What is Lauki Kofta?

Lauki ke Kofte , Koftas are fried savory dumplings usually made from a variety of vegetables like raw banana, yam, lotus stem, bottle gourd, and potato, etc. I have already posted the recipe of Shahi Kofta made from raw banana.

This is another famous kofta curry made from bottle gourd or dudhi /Ghiya and is a traditional Punjabi Cuisine .the recipe came from my mum’s kitchen which I admire most.

Basic Ingredients for Lauki Kofta Curry:

• Firstly, Lauki/bottle gourd-Pick fresh bottle gourd which has lots of moisture and makes very tasty kofta.
• Tomato-Adds a nice tang in the curry.
• Onion and Garlic-They are the base of the gravy.
• Chickpea flour-To help in binding the koftas.
• Oil -To deep fry the kofta,however you can shallow fry or make the in appe pan as well.

How to make Lauki ke Kofte?

The first step is to wash, peel and grate the lauki. Add in the seasonings and spices and make the kofta balls. Next deep fry the kofta and keep them ready to be used in the gravy.

Finally, make the gravy base by sauteing onion garlic and tomatoes along with spices until oil separates from the gravy. Adjust the consistency by adding more or less water. Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this delicious curry with roti, paratha and or raita.

Looking for more such curry recipes to get some ideas for your lunch or dinner? Do not miss myWadi Lauki and Lauki Curry and the best one’s Lauki Chana Dal.

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Lauki Kofta Curry

Sapana Behl

Lauki Koftas are fried savoury dumplings in tomato-onion based gravy and taste heavenly with hot roti or rice.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 People

Equipment

• Wok

Ingredients

  

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• 250 gm bottle gourd grated
• 2 tablespoon corn flour
• 2 tablespoon gram flour /Besan
• 2 green chillies chopped
• 1/4 cup coriander chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon red chilly powder
• For Curry:
• For Paste:
• 2 onions roughly sliced
• 5-6 garlic cloves
• 1 ” ginger roughly sliced
• 4 green chillies
• 2 cup tomato purée

Spices

• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves/ Kasuri methi
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon red chilly powder
• salt to taste
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped
• 3 cups water or as required

Instructions

 

• Mix all the ingredients for Koftas in a bowl. Mix it gently without adding water.
• Apply some oil on palms, make small round balls of equal size.
• Heat oil in a wok, fry the Koftas made above from both sides on low to medium heat till golden from both sides.
• Drain on paper towel and set aside.
• Make a paste of ingredients mentioned under “For Paste” with the help of some water in food processor.
• Remove excess oil from the wok and left around 2 tablespoon oil in it.
• Add dried fenugreek leaves and cumin seeds. Sauté for 1 minute.
• Add the paste made above and sauté for 10 minutes on low heat till golden brown in colour.
• Add all spices and salt. Mix well
• Now add tomato purée and sauté till oil comes out from edges.
• Add 3 cups of water and let it boil for few minutes.
• Now add the koftas made earlier in the curry. Cook for few minutes.
• Remove from heat and add chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with roti or rice.

Notes

1. You may use the Koftas as a snack with tea.
2. Add more corn flour if the kofta mixture seems a bit loose while making Koftas.

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Sapana Behl