Simple Lauki Kofta Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 Lauki/Bottle gourd, Grated
• 4 Tbsp Besan
• 2 Onions
• 3 Tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 + 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Chopped Cilantro

Method:

For Koftas:

• Squeeze out water from grated lauki & mix besan, salt, 1 tsp chilli powder,
• garam masala, ginger garlic paste & mix well.
• Make into a dough.Wet your hands & make small balls & press a little.
• Deep fry in oil till brown.

For Gravy:

• Blanch onions & tomatoes & grind to a puree when cool.
• Heat Oil in a pan & add the ground paste.Cook till oil separates.
• Add salt, turmeric powder,chilli powder & mix well.
• Add the fried koftas, sprinkle garam masala & cook for 5 mts on low flame.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro & serve hot.