Kaddu/Lauki kay Koftay

Ingredients

Koftay

  • Kaddu/Lauki (Bottle Gourd) – 1/2 kg
  • Basin (Gram Flour) – 12 cup
  • Pissi Laal Mirchain (Red Chilli Powder) – 1 tsp
  • Namak (Salt) – 1/2 tsp
  • Haldi (Turmeric Powder) – 1/4 tsp
  • Piyaz (Onion) – 1/2 [Chopped]
  • Sabz Mirchain (Green Chillies) – 2 [Chopped]
  • Sabz Dhania (Green Coriander) – 2 tsp

Gravy

  • Piyaz (Onion) – 1 medium [Chopped]
  • Tamatar ( Tomatoes) – 2 medium
  • Dahi (Yogurt) – almost 1/2 cup
  • Lehsen (Garlic) Paste – 1 tsp
  • Pissi Laal Mirchain (Red Chilli Powder) – 1 tsp
  • Namak (Salt) – 1/2 tsp
  • Haldi (Turmeric Powder) – 1/4 tsp
  • Dhania Powder (Coriander Powder) – 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder (Whole Spices Powder) – 1/4 tsp
  • Sabz Mirchain (Green Chillies) – [Garnish]
  • Sabz Dhania (Green Coriander) – [Garnish]
  • Oil – 1/2 cup

Method

Step 1: Grate Kaddu and squeeze properly with hands or kitchen towel to remove excess water.

Step 2: Mix all ingredients of Koftay and make balls of equal size as shown in the video.

Step 3: Fry at low flame until golden brown.

Step 4: Fry Onions at medium to low flame until golden brown.

Step 5: Add Tamater, Lehsen Paste and all dry ingredients. Mix and cook until masala is ready.

Step 6: Add Dahi and cook (for 2 – 3 minutes) until gravy is ready.

Step 7: Add water according to your requirements. Cover and cook for 3 – 4 minutes at medium flame.

Step 8: Add Koftay, Sabz Mirchain, Zabz Dhania, Garam Masala and mix.

Wolla! Delicious Kaddu kay Koftay are ready for your to enjoy.