Saturday, 30 January 2016

Lauki Kofta Recipe

How to make Lauki Kofta

Lauki Kofta

Prep Time : 26-30 minutes

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Medium       

Ingredients

  • Bottle gourd (lauki/doodhi) 750 grams

  • Salt to taste

  • Gram flour (besan) 5 teaspoons

  • Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon

  • Tamarind seeded or with seeds 12 piece

  • Oil to deep fry

  • For gravy

  • Oil 3 tablespoons

  • Onion chopped2 medium

  • Turmeric powder 3/4 teaspoon

  • Coriander powder 1 1/2 tablespoons

  • Red chilli powder 3/4 teaspoon

  • Tomato puree 5 medium

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh coriander leaves 2 tablespoons

  • Method

    Step 1

    For the koftas, peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze to remove excess water.

    Step 2

    Add the salt, gram flour, red chilli powder and mix well. Divide the mixture into twelve equal portions.

    Step 3

    Stuff one piece of tamarind into each portion and shape them into round koftas.

    Step 4

    Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry the koftas, in small batches, for two to three minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.

    Step 5

    Drain on absorbent paper and set aside. Heat three tablespoons oil in a non stick pan, add the onions and sauté until light golden brown.

    Step 6

    Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Continue to sauté on moderate heat for one minute, stirring continuously.

    Step 7

    Add the tomato puree and two tablespoons water and continue to sauté till the oil surfaces.

    Step 8

    Add two cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the salt, lower the heat and simmer for five minutes. Keep the gravy hot.

    Step 9

    Add half the coriander leaves and mix well. While serving arrange the koftas on the serving plate, pour the gravy over them. Serve garnished with remaining coriander leaves.

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