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South Indian Style Ridge Gourd Pakora
How to Make South Indian Ridge Gourd Pakora or Fritters Recipe with step by step photos and video.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:
Indian, South Indian
Servings:
4
Calories:
278
kcal
Author:
Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
Ingredients
2
Ridge Gourd
1
cup
Gram Flour
¼
cup
Rice Flour
2
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
¼
tsp
Turmeric Powder
(optional)
¼
tsp
Carom Seeds
A
pinch of
Hing
(optional)
A
pinch of
Baking Soda
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Wash and lightly peel the ridge gourd. Cut them into thin slices and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
Combine the gram flour, rice, flour, salt, chilli powder, hing, ajwain and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
Whisk until well combined.
Make a thick and smooth batter by adding water little by little.
Dip the ridge gourd slice into the batter and deep fry in hot oil over medium flame till golden brown and crisp.
Remove from oil and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
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Nutrition
Calories:
278
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
26
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
41
mg
|
Potassium:
280
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
400
IU
|
Calcium:
18
mg
|
Iron:
1.7
mg