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Baked Bottle gourd Kofta/Dumplings in Walnut Tomato gravy
About:
Bottle gourd/Lauki/Dudhi kofta curry is the tastiest dish. Here the koftas are made with grated bottle gourd, carrot, gram flour and baked until golden and then simmered in the walnut-tomato gravy. Using walnuts helps to thicken the gravy and gives a creamy texture without adding any cream or milk. However any nuts can be used alternatively and feel free to use cream/milk if desired.
This side dish can be served with Paratha/Naan/Roti (Recipe links click here).
Health Benefits:
Dudhi is considered to have medicinal value in the treatment of urinary tract infections, constipation, insomnia, fatigue and weight loss. It has been heavily used over the years in the Indian Ayurvedic medicinal system, and continues to hold an important place in Ayurveda.
Walnuts are high in protein, vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, trace minerals, lecithin and oils. Moreover, walnuts have insignificant amounts of sodium and are cholesterol free
Yields-3-4servings
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-15 minutes
Baking time-20-25 minutes
Whole wheat Phudina/Mint Kulchas (Yeast free)
About:
Kulchas are thick and they fluff up like phulkas. In this Kuclahs have used whole wheat flour and flavoured with mint. This delicious freshly made Kulchas are yeatst free and easy to make. I crushed mint and garlic to disseminate its flavour in each bite.
I served them with Bottle gourd/Dudi Koftas. Please serve with other gravies of your choice…(Click here for Zero oil gravies)
Makes: 8-10 Kulchas
Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Waiting time: 1-2 hrs
Preparation time: 15 minutes













