dudhi kofta ki sabzi

ingredients for kofta :
1 dudhi/ghia/lauki/bottle gourd
1/2 cup besan
1 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
1 tsp asofoetida pwd
salt to taste
oil for deep frying
ingredients for gravy :
3 large onions
2 medium tomatoes
1-2 green chillies
2-3 garlic cloves
1 pc ginger
1 tsp red chilli pwd
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric pwd
1/2 cup fresh cream
1-2 tbsp yoghurt
fresh corriander leaves
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
oil
method :
grate dudhi & squeeze completely the excess water.keep this water aside so that you can use in the gravy.in dushi add besan and all the masalas .mix well if required add more besan and make lemon size balls.deep fry them in hot oil and fry till dark brown in colour in a medium flame.drain out the excess oil & keep the koftas aside.grind onions,green chillies,ginger,garlic & tomatoes all together into a fine paste.heat ltl oil,add bay leaf,the ground paste and fry till it leaves the kadhai.add all the masalas and mix well.add the yoghurt & excess water from the grated dudhi and add make a thick gravy.add fresh cream and mix well.dip the koftas in the gravy & garnish with finely chopped corriander leaves.serve hot. have the koftas with green chutney or koftas can be dipped in the gravy.