Lauki Kofta Recipe | How to Make Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry at home
Transform a simple bottle gourd into a mouthwatering delight and delicious masterpiece with this easy and flavorful Lauki Kofta Recipe, perfect for pairing with rice or roti.
Servings 5
Calories 132kcal
Ingredients
For Kofta Balls:
- 2 cups Lauki / Bottle gourd (peeled and grated)
- 3 tbsp Besan / Gram flour
- 1 tsp Green Chili (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- ½ tsp Salt (adjust as per taste)
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- Oil (for frying the koftas)
For Kofta Gravy:
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 cup Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Green Chilli (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 pinch Hing / Asafoetida
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds / Jeera
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder (optional - for the colour)
- 1 tsp Roasted Gram Flour / Besan
- 2 tsp Curd / Dahi
- 2 cups Water (as needed)
- ½ tsp Salt (adjust as per taste)
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Lauki: Peel, grate, and squeeze out the water from the bottle gourd. Save the water for the gravy.
- Make Kofta Mixture: Mix grated lauki with besan, spices, and salt. Shape into balls without adding water.
- Fry Koftas: Deep-fry the kofta balls in medium-hot oil until golden brown and crisp. Set aside.
- Prepare Gravy: Sauté hing, cumin, onions, ginger, chilli, and tomatoes with spices until aromatic. Grind into a smooth paste.
- Thicken Gravy: Add roasted besan paste, curd, reserved lauki water, and normal water. Cook until the gravy thickens and simmers.
- Combine: Add fried koftas to the gravy before serving. Garnish with fresh coriander.
- Serve: Pair with rice, roti, or naan for a complete meal. Enjoy!