Jain Style Lauki Kofta

besan (gram flour)

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is high in protein and fiber.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed pumpkin

Sweet potato adds nutrients and flavor.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: coriander seeds

Coriander seeds are often less expensive.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder is a budget-friendly alternative.

In a mixing bowl, add 220 grams grated bottle gourd, 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well.

Put it in a muslin cloth and squeeze out its excess moisture.

Keep aside.

In another bowl, add squeezed bottle gourd, 1 teaspoon green chili, 2 teaspoons coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon dry mango powder and 50 grams gram flour.

Mix all the ingredients well.

Take a small portion of mixture and shape into round balls.

Heat oil in a wok, deep fry kofta balls until crisp and golden brown.

Keep aside.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons desi ghee in a pan, add 1 teaspoon cumin and mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon green chili and mix again.

Add 300 grams tomato puree and give it a nice stir.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chili, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam masala and mix well.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoon cashew powder and mix again.

Add 400 milliliters water and stir well.

Add 40 grams fresh cream and stir again.

Add the prepared koftas and stir well.

Add 2 teaspoons dry fenugreek leaves and mix well.

Cook for 3-4 minutes on moderate heat.

Remove the pan from heat.

Add the Lauki kofta in a serving dish.

Garnish it with dry fenugreek leaves.

Serve.

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