Ingredients

• For the Koftas:
• 1/2 Kg Lauki
• 2 tbsp Besan
• 2 green chillies (chopped)
• 8 pieces Cashewnuts (cut up into small pieces)
• 12 pieces of Raisins
• 4-5 whole black pepper corns
• salt to taste
• Oil for frying the koftas
• For the Gravy :
• 1 medium size Onion
• 2 Tomatoes pureed
• 1 small piece of Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 tsp red Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Dhania powder
• 1/4 tsp Jeera
• 1/4 tsp Haldi
• A pinch of Hing
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 2 cups of Water
• For Garnishing :
• 2 tsp of Cream (whipping will work)
• A few Coriander leaves

How to Make Shahi Lauki Koftas

• To make the koftas: Grate the laukis and add the rest of the ingredients to make a paste. Make small balls and fry the koftas until golden brown. Grind the onion, ginger and garlic to make a paste. In a pan, heat the oil, add above paste and fry until golden brown.
• Add the chilli, dhania powder, jeera, haldi, hing and fry for 1 minute.
• Add the tomato puree along with the salt. Cover and let it cook for 5 mins on medium heat.
• Now add the 2 cups of water and bring it to boil.
• Finally, add the fried koftas and let it cook on low heat for 5 mins.
• For the final garnish, pour the cream over the koftas and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy the shahi koftas.