Pumpkin Kofta Recipe | How to make Pumpkin Kofta Recipe

Pumpkin Kofta Recipe

Pumpkin Kofta Recipe is a lighter version of a creamy and rich kofta. The koftas are made from a roasted pumpkin that is mashed to form a pulp and mixed along with besan and cornmeal to bind. Then there are fried onto a kuzhi paniyaram pan until they crisp up. The crispy koftas are then dunked in a yogurt-based spice curry. Pumpkin is considered a squash that is rich in Vitamin C and potassium. It is also good for the heart and rich in antioxidants. 

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon gram flour (besan)

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste

• salt as required

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste

• 1 boiled, mashed potato

• 1 cup diced, boiled pumpkin

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder

• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

• refined oil as required

Recipe

• Step 1

  In a bowl, combine boiled pumpkin cubes, boiled potato, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, dry mango powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, gram flour, salt as per taste, and 1 tsp oil.

• Step 2

  Mix well to make a thick batter.

• Step 3

  From the mixture make small balls in the shape of kofta.

• Step 4

  Heat oil in a kadhai and shallow fry the koftas till golden brown from both sides.

• Step 5

  Once done, serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.