This delicious and nutritious toddler dish, Lauki Kofta, is the perfect way to introduce toddlers to different vegetables. This easy-to-make, Australian-style recipe incorporates lauki (bottle gourd) as the star ingredient, and adds potatoes and a mixture of spices for a unique flavour. Guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, this dish is sure to become a regular favourite in your household.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Lauki, Kofta, Vegetarian, Healthy
• Calories: 156 calories
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fats: 8g
• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 medium lauki (aka bottle gourd/zucchini), peeled and grated
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• A pinch of garam masala
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Start by prepping the lauki. Peel it, then grate it using a grater.

2. Once the lauki is grated, put it in a bowl and let it sit for five minutes.

3. In the meantime, mix together the chickpea flour, cornflour, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and garam masala in a separate bowl.

4. Loop the kiddos in! Have them help mix together the lauki, the chickpea flour mix, chopped coriander leaves and a pinch of salt in the first bowl.

5. Once combined, shape the mixture into small round koftas (just like a meatball!). They should be an appropriate size for little hands to handle (now that’s truly finger-licking good!).

6. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is heated, gently add the koftas and fry them until golden-brown on all sides.

7.Once done, remove them from the pan and drain any excess oil on a kitchen towel.

Recommended Sides

Serve these delicious lauki koftas with rotis or naan and a side of yogurt or raita for a delicious and healthy family dinner.

Enjoy with love, and don’t forget to sprinkle on some kiddo hugs and kisses on top!