Wash and peel and grate the Lauki. Add 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder,Garam Masala,Saunf and 1 teaspoon salt, or according to taste. Take care to add the salt just before you start frying, otherwise the mixture will leave water.
Mix all the ingredients well and shape them into small lemon sized dumplings. Heat the oil on medium heat and add the dumplings. Cook for 1 minute and then turn the heat to low and cook the dumplings till they are golden brown on both sides. Drain the excess oil and set the koftas aside.
Heat oil in a pan and fry the Cumin Seeds and a pinch of Heeng. Make a paste of Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies and Onions. Fry it in the oil till it turns golden brown or translucent.
When cooked, add Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, Haldi and Salt. Mix well.
Wash 2 tomatoes and make a smooth puree using a blender or food processor. Add this puree to the pan and cook till the raw tomato smell is gone.
Add 1/2 Cup Malai or Cream to the gravy. You can also use milk.Simmer on low heat till cooked.
Add the Koftas to the gravy and garnish with green chillies.Serve hot with roti/paratha or rice.
