Ingredients

• For Kofta-
• 1/2 kg - Green Gourd
• 1.5 Cups Besan
• Salt to taste
• Chopped Cilantro
• Oil for Deep Frying.
• For Curry-
• 1/2 tsp - Tumeric
• 1/2 tsp - Chilli Powder
• 1/2 - Paprika
• 1 Tsp - Ground Zeera
• 1 Tbsp - Ground Coriander
• 8 nos - Black Pepper Corns
• 1/2 tsp - Fenugreek (Meethi Seeds)
• 1 - Black Cardamom
• 4 - Cloves
• 2 Tsp - Garlic Paste (Fresh)
• 1.5 Tsp Ginger Paste
• Water as needed.

How to Make Lauki (Green Gourd) Kofta Curry

• Grind black cardamom, cloves and black pepper.
• In a bowl, add the ground masala and all the other ingredients, except methi, and grind to make a smooth paste, set aside.
• Remove skin from lauki and grate it.(Kaddukash)
• Add besan, cilantro and salt to grated lauki.
• Add little bit of water and make it into a batter.
• Make sure that the batter is more thick to handle it for making Pakora.
• Stir for about 15 minutes, to make it light for frying.
• In a skillet add enough oil to deep fry.
• Drop batter in hot oil with a spoon to make small size pakoras.
• Fry until brown, set aside on a paper towel.
• In a pot, heat 2 tbsp oil, add methi.
• Once methi turns brown, add masala paste and 1 tbsp of water, stir until water evaporates and masala starts to turn brown.
• Add about 1.5 cups of water (or as needed).
• Cover and cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat.
• Add Pakoras and cover to cook for another 20 minutes.
• Continue to check if there is enough water, add water if needed.
• Cook in low flame till oil floats on top.
• Pakoras should be immersed in curry.
• Turn heat off.
• Koftas are ready to be garnished with chopped cilantro.
• Serve hot with Rice or Bread.