Ingredients:
For Koftas:
- 1/2 Cup Besan
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Cups Lauki, grated
- Tamarind
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
For Gravy:
- 3 Tbsp Lauki Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 Cups Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 2 Tbsp Coriander Leaves
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 5 Nos Tomato, pureed
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
Procedure :
- Grate Lauki and squeeze out the excess water and keep that water in a separate bowl to use in gravy. Now keep the grated Lauki in a deep bowl.
- Add salt, red chilli powder and besan to it. Mix the ingredients well. If it is watery then add little more besan for a thick consistency of the mixture.
- Apply oil on your palms and make flat ball to stuff 1 piece of tamarind in each ball.
- Cover the stuffing properly and make round shaped ball. Repeat this process with rest of the balls.
- Now deep fry the balls on medium heat till golden brown and crisp.
For Preparing Gravy:
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the chopped onion to it. Stir fry until onion is well cooked.
- Now add salt and turmeric powder. Stir well and cover the saucepan with a lid for 4-5 minutes. Keep checking the mixture to avoid overcooking.
- Now add red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well adding the Lauki water. Again cover the saucepan and cook further for few minutes.
- Then pour the tomato puree along with coriander leaves and stir fry for 5 minutes.
- Add fresh water and bring it to boil on medium heat. Stir in between occasionally.
- Add the fried koftas to the gravy and cook for few more minutes.
- Turn off the flame and transfer the Lauki kofta curry in a serving dish. Garnish with coriander leaves.