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# Lauki Kofta Recipe

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  | **Prep time**  | 15 min     |
  | **Cook time**  | 30 min     |
  | **Total time** | 45 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 4 servings |
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## Ingredients

### for kofta:

* ½ lauki / bottel gourd / sorekayi / curaikkay / sisa
* ¼ cup besan / gram flour
* salt to taste
* ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
* ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
* 2 tbsp corn flour *(to coat)*
* ¼ tsp garam masala powder
* oil for deep frying

### for onion-tomato paste:

* 2 tsp oil
* 1 onion *(finely chopped)*
* 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
* 2 to mato *(finely chopped)*
* 10 whole cashews

### other ingredients:

* 2 tsp oil
* ½ tsp cumin seeds / jeera
* 1 bay leaf / tej patta
* ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
* 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* salt to taste
* ¼ cup curd / yogurt
* 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
* ½ tsp garam masala powder
* 1 tsp coriander leaves *(finely chopped)*

## Instructions

### for kofta preparation:

1. firstly, peel and grate lauki. add salt squeeze well.
2. also add in besan and spices.
3. mix well and prepare kofta.
4. coat with corn flour and deep fry.
5. drain and keep aside.

### lauki kofta preparation recipe:

1. firstly, heat oil and add in cumin and bay leaf.
2. further add turmeric and chilli powder.
3. add in prepared onion tomato paste and saute well.
4. additionally, add in coriander powder and salt.
5. add in leftover lauki water and curd.
6. mix well and boil.
7. add kasuri methi and garam masala powder.
8. transfer the gravy to a serving bowl and place lauki.
9. finally, garnish with coriander and serve lauki kofta curry with roti.

## For kofta preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, peel and grate lauki.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-3.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add salt and mix well. this helps to release water from lauki.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-4.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now squeeze the grated lauki and reserve the water. water will be used to prepare gravy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-5.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the squeezed lauki into large bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-6.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in ¼ cup besan, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli powder and ¼ tsp \*\*[garam masala powder](/recipes/homemade-garam-masala-recipe).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-7.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />\*\*
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well to form a dough. add more besan if required.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-8.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now prepare small balls with greased hands to prevent from sticking.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-9.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    coat with corn flour / maida flour to get a crispy coating.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-10.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    deep fry the koftas on medium heat. you can also shallow fry till they turn golden brown.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-11.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    flip in between to get uniform browning.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-12.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    once the koftas turn golden brown, drain to a paper towel to absorb excess oil. keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-13.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Onion tomato paste recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai, take 1-2 tsp of oil and saute chopped onions till they sweat.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-14.jpeg" alt="how to make bottle gourd kofta curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    next add ginger-garlic paste. saute till the raw smell of ginger-garlic disappears.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-15.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add chopped tomatoes and saute for a minute or two.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-16.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in cashews and continue to saute.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-17.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-18.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cool the mixture completely and transfer to the blender.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-19.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to smooth paste without adding any water. keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-20.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Lauki kofta preparation recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, heat oil and add in cumin and bay leaf. saute till they turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-21.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add turmeric and chilli powder. saute on low flame without burning the spices.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-22.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in prepared onion tomato paste and saute well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-23.jpeg" alt="lauki ka kofta" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute till the gravy thickens and oil separates.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-24.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    additionally, add in coriander powder and salt to taste.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-25.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute on low flame till the spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-26.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in leftover lauki water got by squeezing lauki.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-27.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add ¼ cup curd.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-28.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well and adjust the consistency of gravy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-29.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    get the gravy to a boil vigorously.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-30.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add kasuri methi and \*\*[garam masala powder](/recipes/homemade-garam-masala-recipe).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-31.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />\*\*
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the gravy to a serving bowl and place lauki.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-32.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, garnish finely chopped coriander and serve **lauki kofta curry** with [**roti**](/recipes/tandoori-roti-recipe-on-tawa).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lauki-kofta-recipe-lauki-ka-kofta-how-to-make-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry-2-1920x1441.jpeg" alt="lauki kofta recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, squeeze lauki well else you end up adding more besan.

* also fry on medium flame, else kofta will break.

* additionally, add in potato while preparing kofta for different flavour.

* finally, adjust the spices to your taste and prepare **lauki kofta curry.**

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/lauki-kofta-recipe-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/lauki-kofta-recipe-bottle-gourd-kofta-curry/)
</Note>