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baked doodhi kofta curry is a vegetarian dish that is often served with rice or roti. Learn how to make baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe | non fried lauki kofta curry |

doodhi Kofta Curry is a delectable North Indian dish that features dumplings made from bottle gourd (doodhi/lauki) and a rich, spicy tomato-based curry. This baked version of the koftas adds a healthier twist to the traditional fried ones, without compromising on taste.

The healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe dish is a perfect combination of soft koftas soaked in a flavorful curry, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal. It is loaded with iron and folic acid, and is a wonderful food for mothers-to-be and young kids too. Non fried lauki kofta curry is a delightful, healthier take on the traditional kofta curry.

pro tips to make baked doodhi kofta curry : 1. If you don't have an oven, you can also shallow fry the koftas in little oil. 2. To make the curry even more flavorful, you can add a dollop of ghee or butter to it before serving. 3. Do not overcook the gravy after adding the koftas otherwise they may break.

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Healthy Doodhi Kofta Curry recipe - How to make Healthy Doodhi Kofta Curry

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Punjabi SabzisSabzis with GraviesTraditional Indian SabzisIndian Curry recipes, North Indian, South Indian SauteSavoury BakedHealthy Baked Indian Veg

Preparation Time:&nbsp &nbspCooking Time:&nbsp &nbspBaking Time: 20 Minutes Baking Temperature: 180° C (360° F) Total Time:&nbsp &nbspMakes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For Doodhi Koftas
1 cup thickly grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
a pinch of baking soda

To Blend Into Paste
3/4 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , blanched and broken into pieces
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Other Ingredients
2 tsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
salt to taste
1/2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

Method


For the doodhi koftas

  1. To make healthy doodhi kofta curry recipe, squeeze out all the extra water from the bottle gourd and discard it.
  2. Add onions, besan, green chillies, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, coriander and baking soda.
  3. Mix well and divide the mixture into 8 equal portions.
  4. Shape each portion into a round ball and place them on a lined baking tray.
  5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180° c (360° f) for 15 minutes. Keep aside.

For the curry
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan, add onions and sauté on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  2. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Add the prepared tomato paste, turmeric, chilli powder and coriander powder.
  3. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste, kasuri methi and mix well.

How to proceed
  1. Just before serving, add the doodhi koftas to the curry, mix gently and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Serve healthy doodhi kofta curry hot.

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what is baked doodhi kofta curry made of?

  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making baked doodhi kofta curry.
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how to make the tomato paste

  1. In a mixer jar add, ¾ cup roughly chopped tomatoes.
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  2. Add 1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli, blanched and broken into pieces. Dry Kashmiri chili gives a vibrant red color, which gives the curry a beautiful appearance.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (4)
  3. Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania). Its fresh flavors, enhances the flavour of the curry.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (5)
  4. Blend into a smooth paste. Keep aside.
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how to make the koftas

  1. To make healthy doodhi kofta curry recipe, Squeeze out all the extra water from the bottle gourd and discard it. Put 1 cup thickly grated and squeezed bottle gourd in a deep bowl.
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  2. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions.
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  3. Add ½ cupbesan (bengal gram flour). Besan is a sticky ingredient that helps to bind the grated bottle gourd and spices together, forming the koftas.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (9)
  4. Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Gives good mouthfeel.
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  5. Add ½ tsp chilli powder.
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  6. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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  7. Add salt to taste.
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  8. Add chopped coriander (dhania).
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (14)
  9. Add a pinch ofbaking soda. Adding a small amount of baking soda to the grated bottle gourd can help to soften it and make it more tender. This will make the koftas more soft and fluffy.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (15)
  10. Mix well.
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  11. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (17)
  12. Shape each portion into a round ball and place them on a lined baking tray.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (18)
  13. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180° C (360° F) for 15 minutes. Keep aside.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (19)


how to proceed to make the curry

  1. Heat 2 tsp oil in a deep pan.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (20)
  2. Add ½ cup finelychopped onions.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (21)
  3. Sauté on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (22)
  4. Add 2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (23)
  5. Add the prepared tomato paste.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (24)
  6. Sauté for a minute.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (25)
  7. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (26)
  8. Add ½ tsp chilli powder.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (27)
  9. Add ½ tspcoriander (dhania) powder.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (28)
  10. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (29)
  11. Add water.
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  12. Add salt to taste.
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  13. Add ½ tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (32)
  14. Mix well.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (33)
  15. Just before serving, add the doodhi koftas to the curry.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (34)
  16. Mix gently and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (35)
  17. Serve healthy doodhi kofta curry hot.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (36)


pro tips to make baked doodhi kofta curry

  1. If you don't have an oven, you can also shallow fry the koftas in little oil.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (37)
  2. To make the curry even more flavorful, you can add a dollop of ghee or butter to it before serving.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (38)
  3. Do not overcook the gravy after adding the koftas otherwise they may break.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (39)
  4. Add ½ cupbesan (bengal gram flour). Besan is a sticky ingredient that helps to bind the grated bottle gourd and spices together, forming the koftas.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (40)
  5. Add a pinch ofbaking soda. Adding a small amount of baking soda to the grated bottle gourd can help to soften it and make it more tender. This will make the koftas more soft and fluffy.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (41)
  6. Add 1whole dry kashmiri red chilli, blanched and broken into pieces. Dry Kashmiri chili gives a vibrant red color, which gives the curry a beautiful appearance.
    baked doodhi kofta curry | healthy dudhi kofta curry recipe (42)

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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per serving

Energy92 cal
Protein3.3 g
Carbohydrates12.1 g
Fiber3.2 g
Fat3.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium16.1 mg

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