Aal Ke Kofte (Bottle Gourd Fritters In Spicy Gravy) Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Aal Ke Kofte recipe, firstly we will begin with preparing the koftas

Step 2: Mix all the ingredients mentioned under ‘for koftas’ in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Mix them properly

Step 4: Add a little water to bring the mixture together

Step 5: Once it is done, make round shaped pakoras out of it and deep fry them in a deep frying pan

Step 6: When they turn brown from both the sides, take them out to on a kitchen towel to absorb the extra oil

Step 7: Follow the same process for the reaming mixture and keep them aside

Step 8: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add cloves, badi elaichi, tej patta and dal chini

Step 9: After a minute add the ginger garlic paste and cook it tell the raw smell goes from the mixture

Step 10: Once it is done add the onion paste and let it cook for 5 to 8 minutes

Step 11: After 5 to 8 minutes, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and the required salt

Step 12: Let it cook for 5 minutes

Step 13: After 5 minutes, bring the flame to low and add the curd

Step 14: Mix well and add the required amount of water

Step 15: Mix well and let it cook till the gravy gets a little thick

Step 16: Once it is done, add the fried kofta and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes more

Step 17: After 2 to 3 minutes, switch off the stove and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves

Step 18: Serve Aal Ke Kofte with Lauki Raita and Tawa Parathas for a perfect weekday meal