BOTTLE GOURD KOFTA GRAVY

Iam doing this BOTTLEGUARD COFTA GRAVY first time.actually my hubby is not big fan of the coftas and thick gravy dishes.

He likes very simple and loose consistency dishes with rice..but i love all types of foods in veg..As a food lover have to try all the varities na??...that`s why i tried it..it was so tasty..when my hub tasted it said that Hmm.it tastes good...

From now on wards try new varity of cofta dishes..i was suprised.any way iam happy and from now i can try some more this type dishes........so..why late.here is my recipe list.

Ingredients

bottle gourd-1(3cups shredded)

tomatoes-3big

onion-1big

chilli powder-2tsps

turmeric-1/2tsp

salt-to taste

garam masala-2tsps

ginger-small piece

green chilli-1

turmeric-1/2tsp

garlic cloves-3

coriander leaves/cilantro-1/2cup

besan flour/gram flour-1cup(as needed to make coftas)

oil-2tsps

oil-for deep frying coftas

Preparation

making Coftas

peel and grate the bottle gourd..add little salt and water and bring it to boil..

after it cools squeeze the water and add besan flour,half chili powder and make into round shaped balls.

deep fry the balls in the oil til turns to golden..

Making gravy

chop the veggies and grind together to make puree....(tomatoes,onions,green chilli,ginger,garlic)

now heat a kadai with oil add tomato puree,chilli powder,garam masala,turmeric and cook on med heat til the puree starts leaving oil.

add 1-2cups of water and remaining salt let it boil to turn the gravy thick...

adjust the water in the gravy as per your taste.....

add the prepared coftas and cook it in low flame for 5 more min.

off the heat and add cilantro..

serve hot your yummy cofta gravy with rice.......

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WHAT YOU NEED

lotus seeds/phool makhana-1 cup
onion-1
tomato-1 big
salt
red chili powder-to taste
turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
cashews-10
milk-1/4 cup
garam masala-1 tsp
kasoori methi-1 tbsp (optional)
ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Oil-2 tbsp (butter also can use)
1.cloves-2
2.fennel seeds-1 tsp
3.cumin-1 tsp
4.cardamom pods-1
5.cloves-2
6.staranise-small
7.bay leaf-1
cilantro leaves-1 cup

HOW TO COOK

1. Heat a pan with little bit oil and fry lotus seeds for 3-5 minutes....Remove and keep aside.soak cashews in milk and grind into paste after 15 minutes.

2. Now some more oil and saute all the ingredients from 1-7...Then add finely chopped onions+salt and saute tol soft..

3.add tomato puree aftre onions cooked well and mix well..add in spice powders and combine every thing well..Cook for 5 minutes in low flame..

4.Then  add pan fried lotus seeds and mix well..Cook this for 3 more minutes..

5.Now add ground cashew milk paste and fold it well in the curry..if the gravy loosks thick,add some more milk or water to make it and .finally add kasoori methi leaves and mix well.cook for 3-5 minutes in low flame...

6..Add cilantro leaves if you have in hand and turn off after a minute...Serve hot with rotis/pulkas/naan ..

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NOTE:

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PREPARATION TIME- 20 MINUTES
MARINATING TIME-OVER NIGHT OR 1-2 HRS AT LEAST
COOKING TIME- 30 MINUTES

Ingredients

cubed ricotta cheese/paneer-1/2 packet/130 grams

onion-1 big sliced

tomato-1 chopped

green chilis-2

chili powder-to taste
ginger garlic paste-1 tsp

salt-to taste

cumin powder-1/2 tsp

coriander powder-1/2 tsp

garam masala powder-1 tsp

turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

full cream milk-1 cup
dry kasoori methi-1 tsp
coriander leaves-for garnish

TO TEMPER

butter-2 tbsp
oil-2 tbsp
cumin-1 tsp
cloves-3
cardamom pods-2
cinnamon stick-1 inch
fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
bay leaf-1

Preparation

boil water in a vessel and add cubed paneer into it..Boil for 5 minutes and drain into colander.

now turn on heat and place pan. in that add 2 tbsp oil n cumin,cloves,cinnamon,cardamom,and saute for few seconds....

Add in GGP,onions,chili and saute well.. then add tomatoes and mix well..cook for 3-4 minutes in medium flame and turn off.let it cool then blend it into fine puree.

Now heat a pan with butter and add cumin,bay leaf.Then ground puree and mix well.In this add salt,chili powder,turmeric powder and kasoori methi combine well.add boiled paneer pieces and mix carefully..

Add milk coriander+cumin powders,garam masala fold it well..finally add cream and combine together.. Cook this for 3 minutes in low flame and turn off the flame 

Garnish with cilantro n serve with chapathi or roti......

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