Lauki Kofta Recipe 2023

Lauki Kofta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of grated lauki (bottle gourd)
• 1/2 cup of grated paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• Oil for frying

For the gravy:

• 2 cups of finely chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped ginger
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup of cream

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated lauki, grated paneer, onions, cilantro, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 8-10 equal-sized balls and flatten them slightly.
3. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Roll the koftas in the flour to coat them evenly.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the koftas in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
5. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
6. To make the gravy, heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds start crackling, add the finely chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and sauté till onions turn translucent.
7. Add the finely chopped tomatoes, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
8. Add the cream and mix well.
9. Add the fried koftas to the gravy and let it simmer for a minute or two.
10. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Note: You can add some cashews paste or poppy seeds paste to the gravy for added flavor and richness.

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