Creamy and rich this Badami Lauki Kofta is bottle gourd dumplings that are friend and then simmered in a tomato based curry that is then enhanced with almond flour.
The term Kofta often refers to meat dumplings that are shaped like mini logs. In Indian cooking, Kofta is not restricted to just meat but also extends to roots, vegetables and even cheese.
What is Badami Lauki Kofta ?
Badami is almond, well badam is technically almond. Lauki is bottle gourd and kofta is dumpling.
There are a wide variety of vegetarian Kofta dishes that are typically served in form of a curry. This a very popular vegetable dumpling curry prepared with bottle gourd.
I like to prepare the gravy with a combination of almond and poppy seeds and hence the name, Badami Lauki Kofta (Bottle Gourd Dumplings in Almond Curry). It enhances the flavor and makes the gravy very creamy without adding any cream.
Variations of the Badami Lauki Kofta!
I enjoy the creaminess that almond and poppy seeds bring together and so, I added these two to Badami Lauki Kofta. Here are a few other variations for the curry:
- Grated Coconut
- Coconut Milk
- Onion and tomato-based gravy with garam masala at the end – Which is typically refered to as Lauki Kofta
- Mix the spices with yogurt and add it to the gravy
- Use the makhni masala for a robust flavor
Bottle Gourd
I grew up eating bottle gourd very often and especially during summer, as this vegetable helps to keep your tummy cool. Ma would prepare it with lentils, with shrimps and even with fish.
Lauki Kofta is something that I learnt to cook and enjoy only after I met Arvind. He is not a picky eater but when it comes to bottle gourd, he prefers it only this way.
Lauki (Bottle Gourd) is one of the healthiest vegetables and because 90% of it is water and mineral, it keeps your body hydrated. It is also a great vegetable in terms of absorbing flavor.
While on its own, it can be a little boring but mix it with spices, herbs and seafood, it turns into a delicious meal.
Bottle Gourd Fritters
Bottle Gourd fritters can be served as a snack or dunked into a spiced gravy for a curry.
If you want to serve the fritters as a snack, make sure you add rice flour with a little bit of corn flour instead of the chickpea flour as that will make it crunchier.
When I prepare the fritters for the curry, I make the mixture very loose and as a result, the fritters don’t form a neat shape. However, the advantage of the loose texture is that it helps to absorb the gravy better and quicker.
One veggie and so many different ways to prepare it! There is a little bit of prep work involved but once that is done, the curry comes out very quickly.
It’s a tasty healthy meal that can be paired with either rice or roti. As for those peels, do not discard those. You could use it to make a delicious stir-fry dish and here is the link.
All nutrition information presented are intended for informational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Badami Lauki Kofta
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 Serves 4
Amount Per Serving Calories 265Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 19mgSodium 606mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 5gSugar 5gProtein 12g
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angiesrecipes
April 30, 2018 at 10:18 PMWhat a great curry!
2pots2cook
May 1, 2018 at 7:51 AMWhat a beauty ! Thank you for sharing it with us all ¨!
Chitz
May 2, 2018 at 11:18 PMQuite an elaborate process but the end result is sure worth it. Have never had kofta with lauki and ur pics push the lazy me to try them 🙂
Meg | Meg is Well
May 3, 2018 at 4:16 PMI’m so hungry now!!! I wish all of this was spread out in front of me.
Anindya Sundar Basu
May 4, 2018 at 6:06 PMCall it Lauki, call it bottle gourd – I call it Lau am sure you also call it Lau. Thanks for making this otherwise not a star vegetable look so attractive and am sure it tasted that way also.