Lauki Koftas

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Lauki Koftas

About Lauki Koftas

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These koftas are not deep-fried so they are quite healthy

  • Bottle gourd (lauki), grated 2 cups
  • Gram flour (besan) 4 tbsps
  • Green chillis, finely chopped 2 tsps
  • Ginger, crushed 1½ tsps
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  • Take bottle gourd in a bowl, add gram flour, 1 tsp green chillies, ¾ tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp coriander leaves, salt, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and mix well. Add a little water and mix till you get a smooth batter.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, onion, remaining garlic, tomatoes, remaining green chillies and remaining ginger. Mix and saute till fragrant.
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Ingredients

  • Bottle gourd (lauki), grated 2 cups
  • Gram flour (besan) 4 tbsps
  • Green chillis, finely chopped 2 tsps
  • Ginger, crushed 1½ tsps
  • Garlic, finely chopped 2 tsps
  • Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped 2 tsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder ½ tsp
  • Oil 2 tbsps
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  • Large onion, chopped 1
  • Medium tomatoes, finely chopped 2
  • Cumin powder ½ tsp
  • Garam masala powder ½ tsp

How to Make Lauki Koftas (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Take bottle gourd in a bowl, add gram flour, 1 tsp green chillies, ¾ tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp coriander leaves, salt, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and mix well. Add a little water and mix till you get a smooth batter.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, onion, remaining garlic, tomatoes, remaining green chillies and remaining ginger. Mix and saute till fragrant.
  3. Add remaining coriander powder, remaining red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Add 1 cup water, mix and cook till the gravy thickens slightly.
  4. Heat oil on another non-stick pan. Pour equal quantities of batter on it to make small round cutlets. Cook on medium heat, turning sides, till both sides are evenly done and golden.
  5. Transfer the cutlets in a serving dish, pour the gravy over them. Garnish with the remaining coriander leaves and serve hot.

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About chef

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte hosts the show Health Mange More on channel FOOD FOOD.

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Key Details:

Prep:20 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

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