Cheesy Creamy Karela Kofta Curry Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Grate the bitter gourd and squeeze out the excess water. Mix it with grated paneer, besan (gram flour), ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to make a dough.
• STEP 2.Shape the dough into small koftas and deep-fry them until golden brown.
• STEP 3.In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Then, add chopped onions and cook until they are golden brown.
• STEP 4.Add tomato puree, cashew paste, cream, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to the pan. Cook the curry until the oil separates.
• STEP 5.Add water to adjust the consistency of the curry. Gently place the fried koftas in the curry and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 6.Serve the cheesy creamy karela kofta curry hot with naan or rice.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to squeeze out the excess water from the grated bitter gourd to prevent the koftas from becoming soggy.
• You can add grated cheese to the kofta mixture for extra cheesiness.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference.

Storage and Serving

• Cheesy creamy karela kofta curry is best served hot.
• You can store any leftover curry and koftas separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the curry and koftas separately before serving.