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Creamy Squash Rice with Veggie Koftas

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1 hr + 10 min

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This dish has a few components and it requires a bit of time to prepare. But the result is definitely worth it. You will get a delicious meal, starting with creamy, pumpkin rice and crispy, flavourful veggies koftas. We topped it with some yogurt and lemon juice to balance the flavours and add some zing to the dish. Perfect for a cozy and wholesome dinner.

Servings

(3 koftas per serving)

Total

1 hr + 10 min

Prep

35 min

Cook

35 min

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What others say

nohya Amande - Jan. 13, 2026, 4:54 p.m.

I don't put stars yet as I had no chickpea flour, so I replaced it with 2/3 regular flour and 1/3 corn flour, and the texture of the keftas was not right, which might be because of that. Otherwise, the flavor of them was good! For the rice, I find that the sauce was too liquid for me, I've made a bit more rice and it was still not it, next time I'll try half the water (or maybe even no water at all, and I'll add extra when combining with the rice if necessary). Overall it was a filling dish, but I'll have to try it again with some adjustments to see if it's worth doing it regularly for me.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 13, 2026, 7:15 p.m.

Hii Nohya, thanks so much for sharing your experience! We haven’t tried this recipe with flours other than chickpea flour, so it’s likely that the change affected the results. Chickpea flour really helps the koftas stick together, so using regular flour and corn flour can change the texture.

For the rice, reducing the water is a lovely idea. Perhaps you could start with half the water and add more as needed when mixing it with the sauce. This usually helps get a better texture without the rice becoming too soft. It’s great to hear that the flavours worked well and that the dish was still filling! Happy cooking and experimenting ☺️

Dalia Jakubaitytė - Dec. 16, 2025, 4:10 p.m.

This took 2h, not 1 even with the help of my mom😅 the rice seemed a bit plain even with the bullion cube and miso paste, the veggie patties almost had too many spices but I guess it balances out with the rice

PUL small logo PUL Team - Dec. 16, 2025, 8:21 p.m.

Heyy Dalia, aw thank you so much for trying the recipe and for sharing your feedback. We’re sad this one wasn’t a 5-star experience for you! If it helps for next time, bouillon cubes vary by brand, so using a different one or adding a small pinch of salt to the sauce may help bring the flavours together. Thanks again for taking the time to leave feedback, Dalia, and we hope you enjoy our other recipes more 🫶✨

Eirini P - Nov. 9, 2025, 8:31 p.m.

I made the koftas only and loved them! They worked nicely. Cooked them, as instructed, on low heat for almost 20 min!

louise - Nov. 7, 2025, 10:30 p.m.

Very nice. The koftas are very filling. The portion of butternut rice is huge. Will definitely make again (good meal for guests).

I did find the koftas soaked up a lot of oil - is there a way to reduce this?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 8, 2025, 4:27 a.m.

So glad you enjoyed it, Louise! The koftas can soak up a bit of oil since chickpea flour tends to do that. We haven't tested it ourselves so we can't say with absolute confidence how they'll turn out, but next time you can try lightly brushing or spraying them with oil and baking or air-frying instead of pan-frying. It should hopefully give a similar golden exterior with less oil absorption - let us know how it goes if you try it out! ☺️

louise - Nov. 8, 2025, 11:36 a.m.

Thx team - yes I think I might try my air fryer 👍 Will post result 😁

Eva - Nov. 1, 2025, 9:41 p.m.

The patties were so delicious!

Elke Spiessens - Nov. 1, 2025, 7:18 p.m.

So tasty!

Regina - Nov. 1, 2025, 3:21 p.m.

This looks so tasty! But I was wondering, is there any other way to prepare the butternut squash? I don’t own a steamer basket 🙈

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 1, 2025, 5:55 p.m.

Heyy Regina, thanks so much! 😊 And yes, there are totally other ways to prepare the butternut squash if you don’t have a steamer basket.

You can boil it in a pot of water for about 10 to 12 minutes until tender, or roast it for extra flavour by tossing the cubes in a little oil and baking at 400°F (200°C) for around 20 to 25 minutes. As long as the squash is nice and soft, it’ll blend well into the sauce💛

Danielle - Nov. 3, 2025, 5:42 p.m.

I personally steamed mine in the microwave! Put it in a microwave safe bowl, added a couple tablespoons of water, covered, and microwaved for 5 minutes.

Regina - Nov. 4, 2025, 10:21 a.m.

Thanks for the replies! Will give it a try soon.

Jude - Oct. 30, 2025, 12:31 a.m.

Really enjoyed the patties the lemon juice and yogurt made them extra tasty, next time I'll reduce the Garam masala a little. Thankyou