'Meatballs'.
Wash, trim and grate the zucchini - use the regular grate size on your grater, grating too fine may make it too soggy. Put into a bowl and sprinkle with the 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside for about 1/2 an hour.
Once the zucchini has sat for about 1/2 an hour, squeeze out as much liquid as you can, using your hands or pressing through a fine mesh colander. Reserve the liquid you press out, it will be used in the gravy.
Dry out the bowl and put the zucchini back in, add the minced chili, onion, ginger and 2 tbsp of the cilantro (reserve the rest of the cilantro for garnish).
Sift the chickpea flour over the zucchini mixture. Mix well and form into about 20 balls. If they're too large, they won't cook well in the middle unless you fully immerse them in oil. I prefer to use as little oil as possible for frying, so I flatten them out a bit to make frying easier.
In a skillet or wok heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, put in about 5 or 6 of the balls - or as many will fit in one layer with room around each of them. Fry for about 2 minutes, turning them until you get a nice even brown coat. I suggest you test one to get a feel for how long it will take to fully cook inside since it really depends on how large you make them, and how much oil is in your pan.
Remove with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on paper towel. Continue with the rest of the 'meatballs', then set aside.
'Gravy'.
Use about 5 tbsp of the oil from the frying and put into a skillet or saute pan. Heat the oil over medium heat and add onion once the oil is hot. Fry the onion for about 7 or 8 minutes, or until the onion begins to brown and become translucent. Take care not to burn the onion. Once cooked, take the pan off the heat for a moment and add the turmeric, cayenne, ground cumin and coriander. Stir and then return to the heat.
Add the tomatoes and let that cook for about 5 minutes to combine flavours.
Add 1 cup of the zucchini 'juice' - if you are short, top up with water to reach 1 cup.
Bring to a boil the lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for about 15 minutes. Up to this point, you could prepare the recipe in advance.
To finish, (reheat if you have made in advance), add the cream, garam masala, roasted cumin and salt. (To roast the cumin, just put it in a dry really hot pan for a few minutes taking care not to burn). Mix sauce well and bring to a simmer.
Add the 'meatballs' and gently spoon the sauce over them, trying not to break any of them. The meatballs turn soft in the sauce, so only cook enough to warm them through and then serve immediately with basmati rice and/or roti or naan bread. Garnish with the reserved fresh cilantro and cashews if using.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	356.75 Kcal (1494 kJ)
Calories from fat	279.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.11g	48%
Cholesterol	41.1mg	14%
Sodium	462.03mg	19%
Potassium	383.32mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.87g	6%
Sugars	5.02g	20%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	13%
Protein	5.21g	10%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	23%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	57.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.02 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.01g	48%
Cholesterol	22.47mg	14%
Sodium	252.57mg	19%
Potassium	209.55mg	8%
Total Carbs	9.22g	6%
Sugars	2.74g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	13%
Protein	2.85g	10%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	23%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	31.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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