By Nikita Toppo
Made with bottle gourd dumplings simmered in an onion-tomato curry, this delicious dish is perfect for a wholesome lunch.
1 cup bottle gourd (grated and soaked in water) ¼ cup gram flour 1 ½ tsp red chilli powder Salt to taste 1 tbsp oil 2 onions 1 cup fresh tomato puree ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 fresh coriander leaves
Squeeze the grated bottle gourd to remove all the moisture and put it in a mixing bowl. Add gram flour, chilli powder and salt and mix well.
Heat oil in a kadai, drop small portions of the batter into oil and deep-fry till light golden. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add onions and sauté till they turn a light golden.
Add tomato puree, mix and sauté till the mixture thickens. Add the remaining spices and mix well. Add salt, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Place the kofte in a serving bowl and pour the gravy over them. Sprinkle a little garam masala powder and garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.