When it comes to curries and gravies, the diversity within Indian cuisine is unparalleled. From kormas to jalfrezis to vindaloos to saag, curry recipes abound within the repository of myriad Indian culinary traditions. And one such curry concoction that brims with lip-smacking flavour is the traditional kofta curry, peppered with a smattering of spices and the creaminess of thick curd.
Along with the thick and complex curry, what makes the dish special are the small pakora-like balls, or the koftas themselves, made from lauki or green bottle gourd. Subtly spiced and infused with the light sweetness of the lauki, the koftas are immersed in the curry so they absorb its robust flavours.
One of the easiest ways to make the lauki koftas using very little oil is to go for the air-fryer method. With this, the lauki balls can be brushed lightly with just half a teaspoon of oil and put into the air-fryer, that would make them crisp, light and fluffy. The curry itself can be prepared following
When it comes to curries and gravies, the diversity within Indian cuisine is unparalleled. From kormas to jalfrezis to vindaloos to saag, curry recipes abound within the repository of myriad Indian culinary traditions. And one such curry concoction that brims with lip-smacking flavour is the traditional kofta curry, peppered with a smattering of spices and the creaminess of thick curd.
Along with the thick and complex curry, what makes the dish special are the small pakora-like balls, or the koftas themselves, made from lauki or green bottle gourd. Subtly spiced and infused with the light sweetness of the lauki, the koftas are immersed in the curry so they absorb its robust flavours.
One of the easiest ways to make the lauki koftas using very little oil is to go for the air-fryer method. With this, the lauki balls can be brushed lightly with just half a teaspoon of oil and put into the air-fryer, that would make them crisp, light and fluffy. The curry itself can be prepared following the traditional recipe, so thoroughly packed with densely spicy and umami ingredients.
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Tips and Tricks
1 The koftas will crispen without excess oil in the air-fryer, so go for the TTK Prestige Air Fryer which will cook the lauki, sans the excessive oiliness.
2 Prepare the kofta curry in a heavy-bottomed kadai, such as the TTK Prestige Cast Iron Scratch Resistant Round Base Kadai which is perfect for making gravies that cook uniformly without sticking to the bottom of the vessel.
3 To fry the koftas faster in the air-fryer, steam grated lauki in a pressure cooker so it cooks slightly and turns soft. Use the TTK Prestige Popular Svachh Hard Anodised Pressure Cooker to steam the vegetable.
4 Making tomato purée at home becomes easier with a good mixer on hand. Go for the TTK Prestige Mixer Grinder which will blend soft, boiled tomatoes into a thick and richly red purée.
5 Curd is one of the essential ingredients that make the kofta curry creamy. Whisk homemade yoghurt using the TTK Prestige Hand Blender to get rid of lumps and excess water. The curd will become airy and foamy, building a thick, rich texture into the gravy.
