Kofta Curry with Lauki (Sora kaya)

Ingredients:

For Kofta Balls

Grated Sora Kaya(Lauki) - 2cups
Besan - 1cup or as needed.
Coriander powder-1 1/2 tsp.
Finely diced green chillies -1tsp.
Chopped coriander leaves-2Tbsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Amchur powder-1/2tsp
Salt-1/2 tsp or as per taste
Oil - for deep frying

For Masala Gravy:

Onion Paste-1 cup
Ginger, Garlic paste-1tsp
Tomato puree-1/2 cup
Coriander powder-1tsp
chilli powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala powder-1tsp
Chopped coriander leaves-1Tsp
Turmeric-1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Oil-2Tbsp
Water - as needed
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
Salt-1/2 tsp or as per taste

Method:

Koftas : Take grated Lauki (Sora kaya), besan,(mix enough besan to be able to make balls to fry) coriander powder, chopped green chilllies, chilli powder, amchur powder and chopped coriander leaves in a bowl and mix everything well, and make balls. Take oil in a frying pan place these balls, fry them until golden brown, and set aside.

Masala Gravy:

Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds, and add onion paste and fry until all the water evoporates, and turns light brown. Add ginger, garlic paste saute for a minute and add coriander powder, turmeric and chilli powder fry little and add tomato puree, salt and cook for 3-4 minutes, until separates the oil. Add water and bring to boil. Lower the heat and add garam masala powder and cream, mix well and add the fried kofta balls, and cook for 5 minutes. At the end add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot kofta with Roti, Naan or Rice.

Note: You can substitute Lauki with Yellow squash or Chayote squash.