Bottle Gourd Pancakes/ Lauki Chilla

Aaaah!! Yes I am still experimenting with the 'Bottle gourd'. Look like I am trying to conquer this big vegetable with vengeance! This recipe makes the regular chilla so exciting and nutritious. It has carbs, protein and vegetables to make it a complete meal. Its best eaten straight from the pan when still crisp on the edges.

Ovie has announced that she would like to eat this everyday!!!Its her way of saying that she really likes something.

I will post the picture of this recipe soon. Our SLR is refusing to transfer any photos. That is why there was such a long gap from my previous post.



Bottle Gourd Pancakes/ Lauki Chilla

Makes 24 mini chillas

Besan / Chickpea  flour: 1/2 cup
Rice flour: 1/2 cup
Bottle Gourd: 1/2 cup grated

Onion : 1 small finely chopped
Coriander leaves: 1-2 tbsp chopped
Green Chili: 1 slit in half (optional)
Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder: 1/2 tsp
Chili powder: 1/2 tsp (optional)
Salt to taste
Sesame / Vegetable Oil
Water as required

• Use a whisk and combine all the above ingredients in a bowl with sufficient water. The batter should be slightly thick of pouring consistency, similar to that of dosa batter. 
• Heat a flat non-stick pan and grease it with a tsp of oil. Turn the heat on low.
• Using a small ladle, pour the batter on to the pan to make mini pancakes. Do not make it too thick.
• Dribble some oil on the sides and cook covered until one side turns golden brown. These cook very fast, so keep a close watch.
• Turn over and cook the other side also. Repeat the same process with the rest of the batter. 
• Serve warm when still crisp with a chutney of your choice. It tastes good on its own too.