BOTTLE GOURD KOFTA (SORAKAYA)

BOTTLE GOURD KOFTA(SORAKAYA KOFTA)

INGREDIENTS:

Bottle gourd(sorakaya)-         1/2 kg
Oil
Tomatoes-                              4
Onions-                                  1(finely chopped)
Ginger_garlic paste
Mint leaves
Corriander leaves
Turmeric powder
Red chilli powder
Salt as per taste
Dry coconut(50 gms)
Poppy seeds(powder)-            2 tsp
Coriander powder                  1/2 tsp
Shah jeera-                             1/2 tsp
Besan(chick pea flour)

PREPARATION:

STEP1:- Make two halves of bottle gourd. remove the seeds in it.n grate the whole gourd.

STEP2:- Take a smooth cloth n place the grated bottle gourd n drain each drop of water n make sure it should be dry 3.keep the drained water aside.

STEP3:- Take a pan, n heat  1 tsp of oil n fry poppy seeds.(gasagasalu)

STEP4:- Make a mixture in a jar of  4 chopped tomatoes n fried poppy seeds.n make a paste.

STEP5:- Take the grated sorakaya(bottle gourd),and add ginger-garlic paste,red chilli powder,salt,mint leaves.

STEP6:- Add all the above in besan(chick pea flour) n mix well n make round balls.

STEP7:- Place a pan of oil n fry the balls in a low flame.

STEP8:- In a pan heat 2 tsp of oil n add shahi jeera,chopped onions ,mint leaves,ginger garlic paste,turmeric powder n fry 

STEP9:- Add red chilli powder,salt,coriander powder n fry.

STEP10:- Add the grounded paste(poppy seeds,tomatoes)n drained water of sorakaya

STEP11:- Allow it boil for 5-10 mins.

STEP12:- Lastly add the balls in the gravy.

STEP13:-Garnish with coriander leaves.