Simple and flavorful Ghiya ke Kofte

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 Here’s a simple and flavorful Ghiya ke Kofte (Lauki/Ghiya kofta curry) recipe — light, comforting, and packed with homestyle vibes!

🥣 Ghiya ke Kofte (Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry)

🍽️ Serves: 4

⏱️ Prep + Cooking Time: ~45 mins

🧺 Ingredients:

For the Koftas:

  • 1 medium-sized lauki (ghiya/bottle gourd), ~400–500g

  • 2–3 tbsp besan (gram flour)

  • 1 green chili (finely chopped)

  • 1 tsp ginger (grated)

  • ½ tsp red chili powder

  • Salt to taste

  • ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds) – optional, helps digestion

  • Oil for frying

For the Curry:

  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)

  • 2 medium onions (finely chopped or pureed)

  • 2 tomatoes (pureed)

  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • Fresh coriander for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare Koftas:

  1. Peel and grate lauki. Squeeze out the excess water (save this water to use in the gravy).

  2. Add besan, green chili, ginger, ajwain, salt, and red chili powder. Mix well into a dough-like mixture.

  3. Heat oil in a pan. Make small balls and deep or shallow fry till golden brown. Set aside on paper towel.

🔥 Tip: Fry on medium flame so they cook through and don’t stay raw inside.

2. Make the Gravy:

  1. Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add cumin and hing.

  2. Add onion and sauté till golden.

  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

  4. Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates.

  5. Add turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1–2 mins.

  6. Add about 1.5 cups of water (use the reserved lauki water too). Let it come to a boil.

  7. Simmer for 5 mins, then gently add the koftas.

  8. Cook covered for another 5–7 mins on low flame. Sprinkle garam masala at the end.

🌿 Garnish & Serve:

  • Garnish with fresh coriander.

  • Serve hot with roti, paratha, or jeera rice.

Want a non-fried version of the koftas (like air-fried or baked)? Or a creamy tomato base like restaurant-style? Just let me know!

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