LAUKI (GHIYA) KA KOFTE

Ingredients:---

For the Kofta...
Lauki - 1/2 kg,
Gram flour - 3/4 cup,
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (chopped),
Salt to taste,
Green chilies - 2 (finely chopped),
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp,
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp,
Anardana powder - 1 tsp,
Oil for frying -

For the Gravy...
Onions - 2 (grated),
Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tsp,
Tomato - 4 (pureed),
Beaten curd - 1 tbsp,
Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp,
Coriander powder - 2 tsp,
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp,
Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 tsp,
Salt to taste,
Garam masala powder - 1 1/2 tsp,
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp (chopped),

Method

For the Koftas...
1. Peel and grate the lauki.
2. In a bowl, mix together lauki gram flour, green chillis, coriander leaves, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, anardana powder and 2 tsp oil mix well.
3. Make small round balls and deep fry till the koftas are golden. Keep aside.

For the Gravy...

1. Heat the oil. Saute grated onion on a low flame till brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste. Saute till the raw smell is over.
3. Add the tomato puree. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute till oil separates.
4. Add beaten curd. Saute.
5. Add water and give one boil to make the gravy. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the Koftas, put fenugreek leaves and garam masala powder to it. Simmer for a white.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or parathas.