How long does Lauki Kofta take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Lauki Kofta serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Lauki Kofta vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Lauki Kofta spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Lauki Kofta?

1 Bottle Gourd, 6 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Lauki Kofta?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Lauki Kofta?

About 255 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Lauki Kofta

Name: Lauki Kofta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 Bottle Gourd; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Ajwain; 6 tbsp Besan Flour; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 pinch Baking Soda; For Deep Frying Oil; 3 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Sugar; 1 cup Water

50 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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12 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Bottle Gourd Kofta, Bottle Gourd Dumpling Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies

Lauki kofta: grated bottle gourd and besan dumplings, deep-fried and simmered in a ghee, onion and tomato gravy. Spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

27 items

4 people

Bottle Gourd1
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Ajwain¼ tsp
Besan Flour6 tbsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Baking Soda1 pinch
OilFor Deep Frying
Ghee3 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves1
Asafoetida1 pinch
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Sugar½ tsp
Water1 cup
Garam Masala Powder¼ tbsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	255kcal	1020kcal
Protein	4.9g	20g
Carbohydrate	23g	92g
Fat	17g	68g
Fibre	5.1g	20g
Sugar	7g	28g

Cookd masalas for bottle gourd

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Method

1
Peel the bottle gourd, then cut into smaller pieces.
Bottle Gourd
2
Grate it using a food processor or using a grater.
3
Using a muslin cloth, squeeze out the excess water. You can reserve the water to use in the gravy later.
4
To the grated bottle gourd, add all the ingredients except salt. Add extra besan if the mixture has too much moisture and is difficult to handle.
Coriander LeavesGreen ChilliGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderTurmeric PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderAjwainBesan Flour
5
Add the salt and baking soda at the end. Then shape into Koftas around 1.5 inches in diameter.
SaltBaking Soda
6
Deep-fry on medium heat until it turns crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
Oil
7
For the gravy, heat ghee in a pan and add cumin, cinnamon, bay leaf and asafoetida. Add onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns a light golden brown.
GheeCuminCinnamonBay LeavesAsafoetidaOnionGreen Chilli
8
Add ginger garlic paste, salt and all the spice powders. Saute for 1 minute.
Ginger Garlic PasteSaltTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderBlack Pepper Powder
9
Add the tomato puree and mix. Cover and cook for 4-5 mins or until the oil starts to separate from the sides.
Tomato Puree
10
Add sugar, then water and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
SugarWater
11
Add the fried Kofta and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
12
Add the garam masala, Kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Turn off the heat. Serve hot with Roti or rice.
Garam Masala PowderKasuri MethiCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Lauki Kofta take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lauki Kofta serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lauki Kofta vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lauki Kofta spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Lauki Kofta?: 1 Bottle Gourd, 6 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lauki Kofta?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Lauki Kofta?: About 255 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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Gopika vairavanFebruary 2022
Thank you so much for the recipe..Turned out absolutely delicious ❤😻
M
MirthikaDecember 2025
yummy
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nandhini ramachandranAugust 2023
need to be precise about the ingredients, I just added extra tomatoes that changed the taste 😔 but loving the kofta