Doodhi Kofta Curry
by Tarla Dalal
Grated pumpkin retains its crunchiness in these crisp koftas simmered in tangy tomato gravy.
Doodhi Kofta Curry recipe - How to make Doodhi Kofta Curry
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Serves 4.
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)
a pinch of soda bi-carb
salt to taste
oil for frying
For the gravy
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 to 3 bayleaves (tejpatta)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 to 3 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh cream
1 tbsp cornflour mixed in 1/4 cup water
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste
For the garnish
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the koftas
For the gravy
- Main Procedure
For the koftas
- 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
- 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.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 363 cal |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 27.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 419.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 18.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 32.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg |
| Phosphorus | 32.4 mg |
| Sodium | 177.6 mg |
| Potassium | 92.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
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Very tasty. A unique recipe. Loved it.
very tasty.
the curry came out very delicious n yummy..just little change I made was while making kofta s I used little besan also..