LAZZADDAR LAUKI MALAI KOFTA

U need: 
For Koftas                                                          For Gravy:                                                                
Bottle gourd(lauki): 1 small size                      Onion : 3 medium chopped
Gram flour(besan): as needed                         Ginger: 2" piece
minced green chillies:2                                      Almonds: 8 to 10
salt to taste                                                         salt to taste
kismis: 2 tsp                                                       Fresh cream: 1/2 cup
oil to deep fry                                                     green chillies: 4
garam masala:1/2 tsp                                       kitchen king masala: 2 tsp
coriander leaves:1 tsp                                       garam masala: 1 tsp 
                                                                              ghee or oil: 2 tablsp                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                              kasoori methi: 1 tsp
                                                                              coriander leaves: 2 tsp
                                                                              peppercorns: 3
                                                                              cloves: 2
Method:
1. For the koftas:
  Clean and wipe dry the lauki.Cut into two pieces. In a bowl grate the lauki with the  skin.Once the lauki is grated squeeze out excess water using your palms. To this add kismis,salt,garam masala and minced green chillies. Add besan and continue mixing.Add enough besan to form a dough. Take small piece of the kofta dough and form medium size shapes:round,oblong your choice. It maybe sticky but the koftas should be firm.
2. Heat oil and deep fry the koftas till golden brown. Drain excess oil and set aside.With one small lauki you can get about 15 to 20 koftas.
3. Gravy:
   In a pan boil chopped onions,cloves,peppercorn with 1 cup water till the onions are translucent. Cool. Grind to a smooth paste with almonds,green chillies and ginger.
4. Heat ghee or oil in the same pan. When hot add 2 cardamom and 1 tsp jeera. Saute.
5. Now add the ground onion paste and continue stirring for about 5 to 6 mins. Add kitchen king masala and kasoori methi. Stir.Now add garam masala and 1/4 cup fresh cream. Stir well and simmer for few mins.
5. Add 1/2 cup water,salt and finely chopped coriander leaves. Simmer .As the gravy thickens add another 1/4 cup of cream and the koftas and 1/4 cup water.Simmer on gentle heat for 6 mins til the koftas are soft and the semi thick gravy coats the koftas.
6. Transfer the sabji to a serving bowl.Garnish with some extra kismis,coriander leaves,a dash of kasoori methi .

Note: A royal dish,little time consuming but one of the yummiest and tastiest dish prepared.Worth the time taken to prepare. If you want a little sourness reduce cream and add 2 tablsp of fresh curd.
Bonn Appetite!!!!!!