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Keto Zucchini Kofta Curry

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Pan-fried koftas in creamy coconut gravy

Time
40 min
Serves
3
Calories
280 kcal
Protein
7 g
0:00 / 1:48
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About this recipe

Zucchini koftas are the Rajasthani vegetable version of seekh kebab—grated zucchini bound with almond flour instead of breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until they develop a golden crust. The almond flour isn't a substitute; it's the secret to structure and a subtle nuttiness that lifts the dish beyond ordinary. Squeeze your grated zucchini hard over a kitchen towel to shed excess water; wet koftas won't hold together.

The curry itself is a creamy coconut gravy spiked with tomato paste and finished with heavy cream. Some versions are soupy; this one is silkier. Cook the curry for 10 minutes before sliding the koftas in—they'll finish cooking in the residual heat and absorb the aromatic spices. The heat level is genuinely hot here, so seed the green chillies if you prefer a gentler bite. At 24 grams of fat and 9 grams of net carbs per serving, this is a full keto main that satisfies both texture-seekers and sauce-lovers. Pair it with a simple greens salad or serve it over cauliflower rice.

Ingredients

Quantities for 3 servings.

Servings:3(recipe makes 3)

Method

  1. 1Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using a clean cloth.
  2. 2Mix zucchini with almond flour, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, and fresh coriander to form kofta dough.
  3. 3Shape into oval koftas (about 8-10 pieces).
  4. 4Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and pan-fry koftas until golden on all sides; set aside.
  5. 5In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil and add cumin seeds; let them crackle.
  6. 6Add coriander powder, turmeric, and red chilli powder; fry for 30 seconds.
  7. 7Add tomato paste and stir; add coconut milk and heavy cream.
  8. 8Gently slide koftas into the gravy and simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Season with salt and serve hot.

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