Lauki Kofta Curry with Kitchen King Masala

Lauki Kofta is a North Indian dish where dumplings made from grated bottle gourd (lauki) and gram flour are deep-fried and then simmered in a rich and flavourful curry. The koftas are soft and absorb the essence of the aromatic curry, making it a delicious and wholesome vegetarian dish. KPG Kitchen King Masala enhances the curry with its blend of spices, adding depth and complexity to the overall flavour.

Ingredients

For the Lauki Kofta

1 medium-sized bottle gourd (lauki), grated
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp KPG Kitchen King Masala
1/2 tsp KPG red chili powder
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

For the Curry:

2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp KPG Kitchen King Masala
1/2 tsp KPG turmeric powder
1 tsp KPG coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp KPG red chilli powder
Salt to taste
1 cup yogurt, beaten
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

steps

1. Grate the bottle gourd and squeeze out excess water.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine grated lauki, gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, KPG Kitchen King Masala, KPG red chilli powder, and salt.
3. Mix well to form a thick batter. If needed, add more gram flour.
4. Heat oil in a pan for frying.
5. Drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry until the koftas are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
6. In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté chopped onions until they become translucent.
7. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
8. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
9. Stir in KPG Kitchen King Masala, KPG turmeric powder, KPG coriander powder, cumin powder, KPG red chilli powder, and salt. Cook the masala until the oil starts to release.
10. Whisk the beaten yogurt and gradually add it to the masala, stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
11. Allow the curry to simmer until it thickens. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
12. Gently place the fried lauki koftas into the curry.
13. Let it simmer for a few more minutes until the koftas absorb the flavours of the curry.
14. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.