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Punjabi

Punjabi

Lauki Kebab

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people
  • Spice Level: Medium

Authenticity Slice

To experience this Punjabi special in all its authenticity, grate the bottle gourd just before making the kebabs.

Trivia Tadka

This healthy green veggie, bottle gourd (lauki), is a common part of many dishes in every Punjabi household. It is not only delicious but is also believed to reduce high blood pressure and keep us hydrated. 

Ingredients

  • Oil (2 cups) (for frying)
  • Gram flour (besan) (1 cup)
  • Bottle gourd (lauki), peeled and grated ( 1)
  • Carrot (gajar), grated (1)
  • Onion (1) (finely chopped)
  • Coriander (dhaniya), chopped (3 tbsp)
  • Ginger (adrak), grated (1” piece)
  • MTR Garam Masala (1/4 tsp)
  • MTR Haldi/Turmeric Powder ( 1/8 tsp)
  • MTR Lal Mirch/Red Chilli Powder (1/2 tsp)
  • MTR Chaat Masala (1/4 tsp)
  • Salt (to taste)

Method

  • Squeeze the grated bottle gourd to remove the extra water.
  • In a large bowl, add all vegetables along with MTR Haldi/Turmeric Powder, MTR Lal Mirch/Red Chilli Powder, MTR Garam Masala, MTR Chaat Masala and mix well to make a stiff dough.
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a nice cylindrical/oblong patty.
  • Heat oil in a kadhai. Deep fry each patty till it is uniformly browned on all sides.
  • Drain it on an absorbent paper.
  • The melt-in-your-mouth lauki kebabs are ready to be served hot with green chutney.

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