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Name: Authentic Lauki ke Kofte Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Koftas:**; 1 medium Bottle Gourd (Lauki), peeled and grated; 1/2 cup Gram Flour (Besan); 1 Green Chili, finely chopped; 1 inch Ginger, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; Oil for deep frying; *For the Gravy:**; 2 tablespoons Oil or Ghee; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 large Onion, finely chopped; 2 medium Tomatoes, pureed; 1 inch Ginger, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) or 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice; 5 cups Water; Salt to taste; Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish