Lauki Ke Kofte

Lauki ke kofte

Ingredients:
1 lauki medium size washed ,peeled the skin n grated
1 onion chopped or pureed
2 big tomatoes pureed
Pinch of turmeric n hing
1 tsp jeera seeds
2-3 tbsp besan roasted
2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tsp each of coriander n jeera pdr
1 tsp garam masala
1tsp ginger garlic paste
Salt to taste
1 cup of water
1-2 tbsp of cashew nuts roasted and powdered
Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:
Wash peel the lauki and grate it squeeze it to remove the water and keep the water aside.

Meanwhile roast the besan on low flame till u get a nice aroma remove n keep aside.

In the same pan roast cashew nuts and onces its cooled grind it to a powder form.

To make kofta's :
In a bowl add the lauki along with besan, 1/2 tsp garam masala, haldi, hing, salt, 1/2 tsp each of coriander n jeera pdr , 1/2 tsp red chilli powder mix it well n give a round shape to it..

It can be deep fried or made in appam pan also with little oil. Fry it till golden light brown in colour...keep aside

Now to make the gravy:

In a blender make onion, ginger garlic paste, tomato puree n keep aside.

Method:
In a pan add oil jeera seeds when it splutters add the blended paste and mix well Onces it starts leaving oil add turmeric, roasted cashewnut pdr, red chilli powder, garam masala mix it well add water or else u can add lauki water cook it for 8-10 mins before adding kofta's (I have added both normal and lauki water since it was bit less). Check the spice n salt and now add the kofta's to the gravy give a stir if needed or else keep it as it is choice is yours... Garnish with coriander leaves... Serve with jeera rice, naan or normal roti......