BOTTLE GOURD /LAUKI KOFTA

INGREDIENTS
Bottle gourd /lauki      -   500 gms
Besan /chickpea flour      -  6 tbsp
Chopped green chillies         -  2
Ginger garlic paste          - 1 tbsp
Finely chopped onion          - 1
Turmeric powder           -  1/2 tsp
Coriander powder            -  1 tsp
Red chilli powder            -  1 tsp
Garam masala             -  a pinch
Cumin seeds /jeera seeds   -   a pinch
Chopped coriander leaves  -   1 tbsp
Oil                                   - 1/2 cup
Salt                                -  to taste

METHOD
Wash and peel the bottle gourd /lauli..
Grate the bottle gourd /lauki and squeeze it.
Add green chillies,salt ,besan /chickpea flour and mix well.
You can make small lemon size balls.
Heat oil for deep frying.
Deep fry these balls until golden in colors.
Always cook in medium flame.
Drain extra oil.
Heat up remaining oil put cumin seeds /jeera seeds to crackle.
Add ginger,garlic paste,coriander powder,red chilli powder and some water n saute for 4 to 5 mins.
Add water n salt for gravy and boil it.
Add the fried kofta.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it.