Lauki ka Kofta

Lauki ka Kofta

Ingredients

2 cup lauki ( peel , grate and Squeeze )
5-6table spoon besan
½ tea spoon Red chilli powder
Salt to taste
½ tea spoon garam masala
Oil to deep fry

For gravy

3 tablespoons oil
1 tea spoon jeera seed
2 table spoon paste( Onion ,ginger and garlic)
½ tea spoon Turmeric powder
2 tea spoon Coriander powder
1 tea spoon Red chilli powder
1 cup Tomato puree
1 tea spoon garam masala powder
Salt to taste
2 -3 table spoon Fresh coriander leaves choped

Method

Take grated louki in a boule add the salt, besan, red chilli powder, garam masala and mix well. Divide the mixture into ten equal portions and shape them into round balls.Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry the koftas balls, for two to three minutes, or until it turns golden brown and crisp from outside.Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.
Heat three tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan, add the cumin seed onions and sauté until light golden brown.Add the onion, garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and red chilli powder. Continue to sauté on one minute, stirring continuously.Add the tomato puree and two tablespoons water and continue to sauté till the oil surfaces.Add two cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the salt, lower the heat and simmer for five minutes. Keep the gravy hot add the koftas balls and add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Serve garnished coriander leaves with nan or roti and rice…..