Sorakaya (Lauki) Kofta Curry

Ingredients

For koftas

Sorakaya /Lauki/ Bottle Gourd - 1

(Peeled & grated)

Chopped green chillies - 4

Besan – 6 tsp

Salt taste

For gravy

Tomato puree – 3

Brown onion paste – 1 cup

Coriander powder – 2 tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ¾ tsp

Coriander powder – 3 tsp

Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil – 3 tsp

Method

For Koftas

                       Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze to remove excess water. Add the besan, green chilli, salt and mix well. Heat oil in a kadai, drop like pakodas using above mixture and deep fry until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.

For Gravy

                        Heat 3 tsp of oil in a pan, add the brown onion paste and saute for 3 mins. Add ginger, garlic paste and saute for 2 mins. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Continue to saute on medium heat for 2 mins. Add tomato puree and continue to saute till the oil floats. Add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Add salt and cook for 10 mins. While serving arrange koftas on the serving plate, pour the gravy over them. Garnish with coriander leaves.

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