Lauki Vadi Recipe | Crispy & Healthy Dhudhi Snack | Bottle Gourd Fritters

Ingredients

• 1½ cup besan
• ¼ cup rice flour
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp sesame
• ¾ tsp salt
• pinch hing
• 2 cup lauki / bottle gourd, grated
• 3 chilli, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• ½ lemon
• 2 tbsp oil
• oil, for frying

Steps

1. firstly, in a large bowl take 1½ cup besan and ¼ cup rice flour.
2. add 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp ajwain, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp sesame, ¾ tsp salt and pinch hing.
3. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
4. now add 2 cup lauki, 3 chilli, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ lemon and 2 tbsp oil.
5. mix well forming a sticky dough.
6. now transfer the dough into a tray lined with baking paper or grease the tray with oil.
7. steam for 15 minutes or until the fork inserted comes out clean.
8. cool completely, and cut into small cubes.
9. deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
10. stir occasionally, until the vadi turns golden brown and crisp.
11. drain off to remove excess oil.
12. finally, enjoy lauki vadi with green chutney and tomato sauce.