नरम मुलायम लौकी के कोफ्ते Lauki Kofta Recipe|नर्म मुलायम कोफ्ते की मसालेदार करी |Lauki Kofta Recipe

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Peel the bottle gourd and cut it into three pieces, then wash it well.

Grate the bottle gourd using a medium-sized grater.

Squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd by pressing it with hands.

Strain the juice from the grated bottle gourd using a sieve and set it aside for later use.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1 tablespoon cumin powder, 1/2 tablespoon garam masala, and 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder to the grated bottle gourd.

Mix the spices well by hand, avoiding adding salt at this stage to prevent the mixture from becoming loose.

Add a handful of chopped onion to the mixture and mix again.

Add 1 cup of chickpea flour gradually until the mixture binds well, adjusting the quantity as needed.

Add a pinch of baking soda to the mixture and mix well.

Heat oil in a deep pan on medium-low flame for frying the koftas.

Form small balls from the mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side.

Remove the fried koftas and drain on paper towels.

In the same pan, add a pinch of asafoetida, 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste, and 2 chopped green chilies, sautéing briefly.

Add 3 finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until soft, adding salt and turmeric to speed up the cooking process.

Once the onions are soft, add a paste made from 2 tomatoes and mix well, cooking on high heat.

Pour in the reserved bottle gourd juice and stir, allowing the mixture to cook on high heat for 10-15 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1 tablespoon cumin powder, and 1/2 tablespoon vegetable masala to the mixture and combine well.

Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, stir, and then add water to achieve the desired gravy consistency.

Once the gravy is boiling, gently add the fried koftas and simmer for 5 minutes to allow them to absorb the flavors.

Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and sliced ginger before serving.

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