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Tamarind and Cilantro Punjabi Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry

Name: Tamarind and Cilantro Punjabi Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 2 large tindora (bottle gourd), peeled and grated; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tomato, pureed; 1 green chili, slit; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; salt to taste; 2 tbsp ghee; 1/4 cup chopped coriander; 1 tsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

A tangy and fresh combination with tamarind and cilantro.

37 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pan, heat ghee and sauté cumin seeds until fragrant. Add onions and green chili, cooking until golden.
Stir in tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
Stir in tamarind paste and cilantro when adding the tomato puree.
Mix in grated tindora and yogurt. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding water if needed.
Garnish with coriander before serving.

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