Bottle Guord/Squash curry ( Kaddu ka Kofta)

Directions -
  1. Bottle Squash ( Kaddu)- 1/2 Bottle squash ( peeled, washed and grated)
  2. Corn Starch - 2 tsp
  3. Salt to taste
  4. Turmeric Powder - 1+ 1 tsp 
  5. Red Chilli Powder - 1+ 1 tsp
  6. Coriander Powder ( Dhania) powder - 1 tsp
  7. Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
  8. Oil - 1cup ( for frying)
  9. Onion - 1/2 chopped
  10. Garlic - 3-4 cloves ( chopped)
  11. Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp
  12. Tomato paste - 1 tsp
Ingredients - 



  • Boil the grated bottle squash for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the water, let the squash cool down.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix it properly.
  • It will be very soft paste, if u r not able to handle this paste, then add 2-3 tbsp of all Purpose floor to remove the softness, and it will become a soft dough.
  • Now, divide the dough in equal parts and fry them in a pan.
  • Keep the fried balls on a paper towel to take out the extra oil from the balls.
  • Take another pan, and add a spoon of oil.
  • Add Cut Garlic and fry them till it turns brown.
  • Now, add cut onions, tomatoes and fry them.
  • When onion starts getting transparent, add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder with a cup of water.
  • Keep on stirring, if the water is not sufficient, add 1 more cup of water, cover the lid, reduce the flame and let it get cooked for another 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, you will notice the onion is dissolving in the gravy, add all the fried balls with a cup of water.
  • Mix it properly, let it boil for another 5 minutes.
  • Your curry is ready to serve, garnish it with chopped cilantro.

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