Lauki kofta in green curryno onion no garlic Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.To make the koftas, grate the bottle gourd and squeeze out the excess water. Mix it with gram flour, ginger, green chili, and spices. Shape the mixture into small balls and deep fry until golden brown.
• STEP 2.To prepare the green curry sauce, blend together fresh coriander, mint, spinach, green chili, ginger, and other spices to form a smooth paste.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and add the green curry paste. Cook for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears. Add water and bring it to a boil.
• STEP 4.Gently drop the fried koftas into the curry and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the koftas absorb the flavors of the curry.
• STEP 5.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd to prevent the koftas from becoming soggy.
• You can adjust the spiciness of the curry by adding or reducing the amount of green chili.
• For a healthier version, you can also bake the koftas instead of deep frying them.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover koftas in green curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the curry and koftas in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve the lauki kofta curry with steamed rice, jeera rice, or roti for a complete meal.