Doodhi Kofta Curry
Grated pumpkin retains its crunchiness in these crisp koftas simmered in tangy tomato gravy.
Servings
Prep Time
4
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Ingredients
For the koftas
1
cup
grated bottle gourd
doodhi / lauki
1/2
cup
Rice flour
chawal ka atta
1
tsp
green chilli paste
1/4
cup
Chopped coriander
dhania
1
tsp
sugar
1/2
tsp
garam masala
1/2
tsp
Turmeric powder
haldi
pinch
aof soda bi-carb
salt to taste
oil for frying
For the gravy
1/2
cup
chopped tomatoes
2
to 3 bayleaves
tejpatta
2-3
black peppercorns
kalimirch
1/2
tsp
chilli powder
1
tsp
coriander-cumin seeds powder
dhania-jeera
pinch
aof asafoetida
hing
1/4
tsp
nutmeg powder
jaiphal
1/4
cup
Tomato ketchup
3/4
cup
coconut milk
1/4
cup
fresh cream
1
cup
tbsp cornflour mixed in 1/4water
3
tbsp
Oil
salt to taste
1/4
cup
Chopped coriander
dhania
Instructions
For the koftas
Mix all the ingredients together. Add a little water if required to make a loose dough.
Put spoonfuls of the batter in hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
If you do not want to deep-fry the koftas, just microwave them for 40 seconds.
For the gravy
Heat the oil in a pan, add bayleaves, cloves and peppercorns to it.
Add the chopped tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seed powder, asafoetida and nutmeg powder.
Cook for a few minutes till the oil separates.
Add the tomato sauce, coconut milk, cream and the corn flour mixture.
Add the koftas bring to a boil and simmer for some time.
Serve hot.