Healthy Lauki Kofta Curry Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.To make the lauki kofta, grate 1 whole peeled lauki. Squeeze out the excess water and keep it aside for later.

step 2

• STEP 1.To the grated lauki add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp salt and ¼ cup gram flour (besan).

step 3

• STEP 1.Mix all the ingredients together well. Once the ingredients are mixed do not let them stand for too long as the salt will cause the lauki to release a lot of water

step 4

• STEP 1.While mixing the ingredients, put the paniyaram pan on the heat. Add a little oil in the cavities.

step 5

• STEP 1.Shape balls with the lauki mixture and place them directly in the cavities of the paniyaram pan.

step 6

• STEP 1.Fry on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, gently flipping over the balls to ensure that they brown evenly.

step 7

• STEP 1.To make the gravy, puree 8 tomatoes along with the water from the squeezed aluki and any leftover ungrated bits of the vegetable in the tall jar of the grinder.

step 8

• STEP 1.In a hot pan, add 1 tbsp ghee, 1 inch ginger chopped, 4 cloves of garlic chopped, 1 slit green chilly, 1 large onion chopped, 1 inch cinnamon stick broken, 1 torn bayleaf, 2 big elaichi, 1 tbsp stone flower (optional).

step 9

• STEP 1.Saute till the onions turn soft and begin to change colour do not brown or caramelise the onion completely.

step 10

• STEP 1.Then add the tomato puree along with ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, salt to taste, 1 tbsp honey. Mix together well and cover the pan and turn the heat to simmer.

step 11

• STEP 1.After simmering for 5 to 7 minutes the gravy will be cooked. Check for salt. turn off the heat.

step 13

• STEP 1.Add the koftas to the gravy just before serving. Garnish with chopped coriander.