Friday Monsoon Magic- Ridge Gourd Bhajji
August 10, 2007 at 11:30 am 7 comments
The Monsoon is back on track and so is the Friday Monsoon Magic recipe- Ridge Gourd (Turai/Dodka) Bhajji
It’s one of the simplest recipes and the tastiest J
This is Food for the palate and of course the Soul!
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Ridge gourd Bhajji recipe
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2 Ridge Gourds (Turai/Dodka) lightly peeled and sliced
For the batter:
~ ¾ cup besan (Gram Flour)
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
Salt as per taste
Oil for frying Heat
Heat Oil for frying in a kadai/wok.
Mix all the ingredients for the batter except oil.
Add 1 tbsp of hot oil to the mixture
Add water to this till it forms a smooth, thick batter.
Dip each ridge gourd slice in the batter so as to coat on all sides.
Drop each batter coated ridge gourd slice in the hot oil and fry till red-golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel.
Serve hot with ketchup or chutney of your choice
Note: You can also use Silk Squash (Gilka) in place of Ridge Gourd
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lakshmi | August 10, 2007 at 12:08 pm
i was introduced to ridge gourd fairly recently (my mom never makes it). interesting, ridge gourd bhajjis!! i have made a note of this.
@ I am sure you will see more of ridge gourd in your kitchen once you have them Lakshi. Thanks
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Raaga | August 10, 2007 at 2:49 pm
not just silk squash M, you can make this with any vegetable… we make this with potato, brinjal, cauliflower, capsicum, onions, raw banana…… endless
But you reminded me of the most loveld snack of the monsoons. Thanks
@ Yes Raaga, i have even tried beetroot ! But I am partial towards ridge gourd and silk squash! Actually even Ajwain(carom) leaves
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archana | August 10, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Oh this is looking so tempting. I am feeling hungry
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sandeepa | August 10, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Its raining here and these look so perfect with a cup of hot tea. You know the bhajis actually look cute
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Tee | August 11, 2007 at 3:19 am
This is new to me….must try it out next time it rains here
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sharmi | August 11, 2007 at 8:12 am
this is a different baaji. looks so cute and crisp. out of the jar recipe.
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Jyothsna | August 11, 2007 at 4:03 pm
It’s extremely hot here, but bajjis are always welcome! Nice idea with ridge gourd.
@ I am glad all of you liked the ridge gourd bhajjis..thanks