Watermelon Rind Kofta Curry – Watermelon Peel Kofta – Tarbooz ke Chhilke ke Kofte

Detailed recipe for Watermelon Rind Kofta Curry – Watermelon Peel Kofta – Tarbooz ke Chhilke ke Kofte

This recipe I have got from my mother. She is very creative and innovative about the recipes. There are various types of Kofta which everyone of us has made and eaten but have never thought of making the koftas with .

This may sound a little weird but trust me the koftas are so soft and delicious that no one can ever guess that what is it made of.

Using Watermelon Peel as a key ingredient in Koftas itself sound so different and creative. This is very healthy and a very good option to avoid wastage of food during this pandemic.

We usually throw the peel away but had we ever though that this can be used to make such a healthy and tasty recipe!!

The recipe is quite similar to tha of the Lauki Kofta, it is just we have to remove the green part of the peel and finely grate it.

Here is the detailed recipe for Watermelon Rind Kofta Curry – Watermelon Peel Kofta – Tarbooz ke Chhilke ke Kofte. Also. please check the recipe for Moong Dal Kofta Curry

Ingredients for Watermelon Rind Kofta Curry

For making Koftas

• 2 Kg water me watermelon shell
• 1-2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1 cup besan
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon haldi
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Oil for frying

For making gravy

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves (finely chopped
• 1 big onion (finely chopped)
• 2 Kg water me watermelon shell
• 1-2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons besan
• 1 teaspoon kasuri methi
• 1 cup besan
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon haldi
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 big tomatoes (pureed)
• water as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder

Please check the recipe video here:

Recipe

1. Take the water melon peel after eating the red pulp
2. Peel it using it a peeler and grate it coarsely.
3. Remove excess water and save for using in the gravy.
4. Add besan, turmeric, red chilli powder, green chillies, salt , garam masala and mix it well to make kofta batter. You won’t require any additional water to make the batter.
5. Drop the small portions of the batter in the medium hot oil.
6. Fry it until turns golde brown and crispy.
7. Take the koftas out on the paper towel.
8. In a kadhai, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
9. Add green chillies, garlic and saute for a minute.
10. Now, Add finely chopped onions and cook until turn translucent.
11. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil is released.
12. Further add turmeric, red chilli powder, corinder powder and salt and mix well.
13. Now add 2 tablespoons besan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
14. Add a little water if the gravy becomes dry.
15. Now, add kasoori methi and mix well.
16. Add 1.5 cups water and stir. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.
17. Now , add garam masala and mix well.
18. Place the koftas in the serving dish and pour the gravy at the top.
19. Serve hot with chapati, nan or rice.