Dudhi Muthiya-Bottle Gourd Fritters
Paniyaram pan Mixing Bowl Grater 1 medium dudhi (bottle gourd) peeled and grated ½ cup chana flour/besan (chickpea flour) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon minced green chilies or per taste 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon red chili powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon ground jeeru (cumin powder) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2-3 tablespoons of oil or as needed 1 tablespoon water or as needed After peeling and grating the dudhi (gourd), squeeze out all of the water and place in mixing bowl Preheat the paniyaram pan on low to medium low heat To the bowl, add the chickpea and wheat flour Add the ginger, garlic, green chilies Add the salt, sugar, red chili powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and sesame seeds Mix well to incorporate using hands or a spoon Add a tablespoon of water and mix well To the paniyaram pan, add a drop of oil to each opening Add about a tablespoon of the dudhi mixture into each opening Place the lid on the paniyaram pan and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes Flip the muthiya (fritters) and allow to cook 3-4 minutes with the lid closed Remove the muthiya (fritters) using a spoon Serve and enjoy! Serving suggestion Serve any time of the day as a snack or as a side dish to your meal. Serve with tea when guests come over. Variations No Onion/Garlic: Omit the garlic from the recipe. For extra vegetables, you can add shredded zucchini and carrots.
Recipe by Instapottin' With Poonam at https://www.instapottinwithpoonam.com/dudhi-muthiya-bottle-gourd-fritters/
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