Ingredients
For kofta
1 Bottle gourd, peeled and grated
Salt
1 cup Paneer, crumbled
2 tbsp Besan
1 Onion, chopped
½ tsp Red chilli powder
½ tsp Coriander powder
¼ tsp Cumin powder
½ tsp Garam masala powder
2 tsp Oil
For the curry
2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 Onion, chopped
½ tsp Coriander powder
¼ tsp Cumin powder
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1 cup Yoghurt
1 cup Tomato Puree
¼ cup Kaju paste
Coriander leaves, for garnish
Process
- Take grated bottle gourd in a bowl and add in salt. Mix and let it sit for 10 minutes until it starts to leave its water. Later squeeze out the water and keep it aside.
- Take another bowl and add in paneer, besan, chopped onion, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, bottle gourd and oil and mix everything together.
- Now make small balls out of this mixture and deep fry in oil on medium flame till golden brown.
- For the gravy, heat oil in a pan and add in cumin seeds and onion and sauté for a minute.
- Now add in coriander powder, cumin powder and red chilli powder and mix.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the masalas cook. Now add in yoghurt and mix. Cook for further 5 minutes.
- Add in tomato puree and cook. Add kaju paste and incorporate it well.
- Add in 1 cup of water and let this gravy cook further until it thickens.
- Once thickened remove in a serving platter and place the koftas in it.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot.













It’s a very delicious recipe. I like Ranveer Brar’s energy and expression while cooking. Also loved the tips and his mother’s tricks to make the dishes really authentic!
I wish the “Print” button on top right worked. I tried to print the recipe but the print button did not work!
Healthy and delicious!🙏🏻