Lauki Kofta

1: Prepare the kofta mixture by grating the bottle gourd and mixing it with coriander leaves, green chili, ginger garlic paste, and all spices.

2: Shape the mixture into small balls (koftas) and set aside.

3: Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas until golden brown. Drain and set aside.

4: In another pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and cinnamon.

5: Add asafoetida, chopped onions, and green chilies; sauté until onions are golden brown.

6: Stir in ginger garlic paste, followed by tomato puree and all the spices, and cook until the oil separates.

7: Add water and let the gravy simmer.

8: Finally, add the fried koftas, garnish with coriander leaves and kasuri methi, and serve.