BOTTLEGOURD KOFTHA CURRY (Suraikkai Urundai Kulambhu)

INGREDIENTS : 

Mustard - 1 tsp 

Onion - 1 

Chilli powder - 1 tsp 

Coriander powder - 1 tsp 

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp 

Curry leaves 

Coriander leaves 

Salt to taste 

To grind:

Tomato - 1 

Coconut pieces - 4 pieces 

For Kofta : 

Bottlegourd -- 1 cup grated 

Channa dal - 1/2 cup 

Green Chillies - 3 

Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp 

Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 tsp 

Salt to taste

Jeera - 1/2 tsp 

METHOD OF PREPARATION : 

1) Soak channa dal for 1/2 hr and grind with other ingredients with vadai consistency and deep fry them . Keep it aside and allow it to cool down.

2) Meanwhile , heat oil in a kadai . Add mustard, jeera and chopped onion till tender. 

3) Then add curry leaves and the grinded paste, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Chilli powder and salt. Add sufficient water and bring it to boil.

4) Once it starts boiling , add koftha to it . Cook in slow flame till the oil separates .

Serve hot with Rice .