Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Squeezing excess water from the grated lauki is essential for kofta binding.
• • Testing a kofta before frying ensures the mixture has the right consistency.
• • Cooking the curry base until it whistles twice reduces raw tomato flavor.
• • Adding cream off the heat prevents curdling.
• • Gentle handling when adding koftas to the gravy keeps them intact.

Safety Warnings

• • Handle hot oil with care to avoid burns.
• • Allow the hot tomato‑onion mixture to cool slightly before blending to prevent splatter.
• • Use a splatter guard when deep frying.