## Aal Ke Kofte (Bottle Gourd Fritters In Spicy Gravy) Recipe (Rajasthani Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Aal Ke Kofte (Bottle Gourd Fritters In Spicy Gravy) Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Rajasthani Dinner**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 60 minutes
**Total time:** 75 minutes
**Cuisine:** Rajasthani
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Aal Ke Kofte (Bottle Gourd Fritters In Spicy Gravy) Recipe:
* 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
* 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
* 2 Onion – paste
* 2 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 2 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
* 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* Salt – as required
* Sunflower Oil – as required
* Water – as required
* 2 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped
* 250 grams Bottle gourd (lauki) – grated
* 1/2 cup Gram flour (besan)
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 2 Green Chillies – finely chopped
* Salt – as required
* Water – as required
* Sunflower Oil – as required
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Aal Ke Kofte (Bottle Gourd Fritters In Spicy Gravy) Recipe:
1. firstly we will begin with preparing the koftas.
2. Mix all the ingredients mentioned under ‘for koftas’ in a mixing bowl.
3. Mix them properly.
4. Add a little water to bring the mixture together.
5. Once it is done, make round shaped pakoras out of it and deep fry them in a deep frying pan.
6. When they turn brown from both the sides, take them out to on a kitchen towel to absorb the extra oil.
7. Follow the same process for the reaming mixture and keep them aside.
8. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add cloves, badi elaichi, tej patta and dal chini.
9. After a minute add the ginger garlic paste and cook it tell the raw smell goes from the mixture.
10. Once it is done add the onion paste and let it cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
11. After 5 to 8 minutes, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and the required salt.
12. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
13. After 5 minutes, bring the flame to low and add the curd.
14. Mix well and add the required amount of water.
15. Mix well and let it cook till the gravy gets a little thick.
16. Once it is done, add the fried kofta and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
17. After 2 to 3 minutes, switch off the stove and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.
18. Serve Aal Ke Kofte with Lauki Raita and Tawa Parathas for a perfect weekday meal.
### Tips for the Best Aal Ke Kofte (Bottle Gourd Fritters In Spicy Gravy) Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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