How to make Lauki Pakora -
Dull lauki turned into crunchy pakore.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Bottle Gourd, Gram Flour
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Lauki Pakora Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Lauki Pakora Recipe
Bottle Gourd peeled and grated 1 medium
Gram Flour 1 cup
Rice flour 2 teaspoons
Onion minced 1 medium
Garlic chopped 3-4 cloves
Green chillies finely chopped 3
Chaat masala 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Black salt (kala namak) 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry
Method
Step 1
Add salt to the grated bottle gourd, mix well and set aside for fifteen to twenty minutes or till the moisture leeches out. Squeeze the gourd and transfer into a bowl.
Step 2
Add gram flour, rice flour, onion, garlic, green chillies, chaat masala, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, black salt, coriander leaves and salt and mix. Add a little water and mix well to make a smooth batter.
Step 3
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Drop small portions of batter into the oil and deep-fry on medium heat until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.
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