Bottle Gourd Balls In Spicy Sauce Mock Meatballs

I have been cooking this for past 2 years. And every time i make my family loves it. I got this from my mom. Whose been doing it since i remember. I hope you all like it.

Steps

Instruction for the balls:.

Peel the skin of the bottle gourd.

And grate it.

Let it drain for at least 1 hour.

Press nicely to take away all the water that comes out.

Meanwhile chop the onion finely.

In a bowl mix all the ingredients for the balls , except the oil.

Make balls with it and fry it until dark brown.

Keep the ball aside.

Instruction for the sauce:.

Take half of the chopped onion , garlic and ginger and make into a coarse paste without adding any water.

Then blend the cashews and tomatoes , again without adding any water.

Heat a pan add two teaspoon oil.

When it is hot enough add the cinnamon stick , cloves and cardamom.

Stir for about 10 seconds.

Now add the chopped onions.

When it turn golden brown add the onion , ginger and garlic pasted.

Stir continuously.

When the onion smell goes and a nice aroma comes , add the spice powders and salt.

Stir for a minute and then add the blended tomato cashew.

Let it come to a boil and then keep it on a medium heat.

Ingredients

red onion, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, coriander powder, chili powder, cashews, tomatoes, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pod, salt, bottlegourd, ginger-garlic paste, green chili pepper, oil, gram flour