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bread kofta curry recipe | veggie bread koftas in tomato gravy | Indian style |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
25 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
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
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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
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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pradeep panicker
March 13, 2025, midnight
yummy.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback.

Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tangy, mild spicy bread kofta curry. The taste is so good, it goes with any indian breads.

Foodie#438266
March 13, 2025, midnight
I made it exactly d way described n it turned out very tasty... must try...

rizwana
March 13, 2025, midnight
Kamaal ka kofta

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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 !!