Lauki Kofta Curry

Ingredients 

• 1 cup bottle gourd,grated and soaked in water
• 1/4 cup gram flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil + to deep fry 
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 cup fresh tomato puree
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Squeeze the grated bottle gourd to remove all the moisture and put it in a mixing bowl. Add gram flour, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder and salt and mix well to make a batter.
2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, drop small portions of the batter into hot oil and deep-fry till light golden. Drain the kofte on absorbent paper.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan, add onions and saute till they turn a light golden.
4. Add tomato puree, mix and saute till the mixture thickens.
5. Add remaining red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well.
6. Add salt, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Place the kofte in a serving bowl and pour the gravy over them. Sprinkle a little garam masala powder and garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.