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bread kofta curry recipe | veggie bread koftas in tomato gravy | Indian style |
 
                          Tarla Dalal
21 December, 2021
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Preparation Time
25 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
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Total Time
55 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Bread Koftas
6 fresh bread slices
5 tbsp fresh curd (dahi)
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
a pinch of baking soda
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
Other Ingredients For Bread Kofta Curry
1 cup bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes
3 tbsp oil
1/2 cup boiled and peeled baby potatoes , cut into halves vertically
1/2 cup grated onions
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp fresh curd (dahi)
3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
salt to taste
1/2 cup boiled green peas
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
bread kofta curry recipe | veggie bread koftas in tomato gravy | Indian style | Video by Tarla Dalal
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For the bread koftas is made from 6 fresh bread slices, 5 tbsp fresh curds (dahi), 2 tbsp plain flour (maida), 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, a pinch of baking soda, salt to taste and oil for deep-frying. See below image of list of ingredients for bread kofta curry.
  
                                      
                                      

                                      
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For the curry is made from 1 cup bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes, 3 tbsp oil, 1/2 cup boiled and peeled baby potatoes, cut into halves vertically, 1/2 cup grated onions, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 2 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder, 2 tsp chilli powder, 2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi), 3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp, salt to taste and 1/2 cup boiled green peas. See below image of list of ingredients for bread kofta curry.
  
                                      
                                      
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For the bread koftas is made from 6 fresh bread slices, 5 tbsp fresh curds (dahi), 2 tbsp plain flour (maida), 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, a pinch of baking soda, salt to taste and oil for deep-frying. See below image of list of ingredients for bread kofta curry.
  
                                      
                                      
 
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Remove the crust from all 6 fresh bread slices. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Crumble the bread slices in a deep bowl.
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 5 tbsp fresh curds (dahi). You can also use sour curd. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tbsp plain flour (maida). This is used for binding. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour). 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies. You can also use green chilli paste. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add a pinch of baking soda. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add salt to taste. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Mix well.
  
                                      
                                      
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Divide the mixture into 20 equal portions.
  
                                      
                                      
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Roll each portion into a small ball.
  
                                      
                                      
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Heat the oil in a kadhai.
  
                                      
                                      
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Deep-fry a few koftas at a time, till they are golden brown in colour from both all sides.
  
                                      
                                      
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Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
  
                                      
                                      
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Remove the crust from all 6 fresh bread slices. 
  
                                      
                                      
 
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to make curry for bread kofta curry recipe | veggie bread koftas in tomato gravy | Indian style bread kofta with curry | Punjabi kofta sabzi, in a deep non-stick pan, add 1 cup bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 1 cup of water.
  
                                      
                                      
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Cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the bottle gourd is soft, while stirring occasionally.
  
                                      
                                      
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Allow the mixture to cool completely.
  
                                      
                                      
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Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
  
                                      
                                      
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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 1/2 cup boiled and peeled baby potatoes , cut into halves vertically. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they are light brown in colour. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Drain and keep aside.
  
                                      
                                      
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In the same deep pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 1/2 cup grated onions. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn translucent.
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tsp chilli powder. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tbsp of water.
  
                                      
                                      
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi). 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Mix well.  
  
                                      
                                      
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  
                                      
                                      
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Add the bottle gourd paste.
  
                                      
                                      
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Add ½ cup of water. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add salt to taste. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add 1/2 cup boiled green peas. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add the sautéed potatoes. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  
                                      
                                      
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to make curry for bread kofta curry recipe | veggie bread koftas in tomato gravy | Indian style bread kofta with curry | Punjabi kofta sabzi, in a deep non-stick pan, add 1 cup bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes. 
  
                                      
                                      
 
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Just before serving, add the bread koftas. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Mix lightly and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  
                                      
                                      
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Serve bread kofta curry recipe | veggie bread koftas in tomato gravy | Indian style bread kofta with curry | Punjabi kofta sabzi, immediately garnished with 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). 
  
                                      
                                      

                                      
                                     
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Just before serving, add the bread koftas. 
  
                                      
                                      
 
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The curry can be made in advance and kept. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Add koftas just before serving. 
  
                                      
                                      
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Use fresh bread slices as old ones will make it very dry. 
  
                                      
                                      

                                      
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Serve with butter naan or any paratha along with raita for a complete meal.  
  
                                      
                                      

                                      
                                     
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The curry can be made in advance and kept. 
  
                                      
                                      
 
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
 
| Energy | 358 cal | 
| Protein | 7.1 g | 
| Carbohydrates | 34.7 g | 
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 
| Fat | 21.1 g | 
| Cholesterol | 4.2 mg | 
| Sodium | 19.8 mg | 
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                                   Foodie#438266
March 3, 2022, 1:47 p.m.
I made it exactly d way described n it turned out very tasty... must try...
                                   Archana M
March 2, 2022, 4:31 p.m.
Tangy, mild spicy bread kofta curry. The taste is so good, it goes with any indian breads.
                                   pradeep panicker
Sept. 29, 2020, 9:02 a.m.
yummy.
                                        
                                       Tarla Dalal
Sept. 29, 2020, 9:02 a.m.
Thanks for the feedback.
                                   rizwana
July 9, 2012, 10:34 a.m.
Kamaal ka kofta
                                        
                                       Tarla Dalal
July 9, 2012, 10:34 a.m.
Hi Rizwana, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!