Lauki kofta curry

Ingredients :

Bottle gourd : 250 gms
Gram flour (Besan) 30 grms
Onion : 1 no
Tomato : 3 no
Green chillies : 2 nos
Ginger : 1/2 inch
Coriander Powder : 10 grams
Cumin powder : 10 grams
Chilli powder : 5 gms
Turmeric powder : a pinch
Salt : as per taste
Oil : 50 grms
Coriander leaves : 2 tbsp

Method :
Peel and grate bottle gourd. Remove excess moisture by squeezing it. keep the liquid to use later. Finely chop onion, greenchillies, ginger and coriander leaves. Mix gram flour,grated gourd and salt. Make lemon size balls with the mixture. Heat oil in a deep pan. Deep fry the koftas till brown. Remove on kitchen paper and keep aside. Grind spices to a fine paste. Slice onions. Add tomatoes,ground spices,salt, remaining liquid of grated gourd and some water. Simmer till gravy becomes thick. Add fried koftas gently and cook well. Serve hot with chappathi.