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Padul Kai/Padval Bhajias or Snake Gourd Fitters
I never did like snake gourd as a child the only time I ate it was when Amma made Bhajias. Then too I ate the outer covering and managed to get rid of the insides.
The effort has unconsciously carried over and I still do not like it. But I have heard that it is a very healthy vegetable so I tried to rather unsuccessfully incorporate it in our diet.
Half the gourd is used to make a salad for my FIL and then that is the end.
On Ugadi/Gudi Padva day I remembered this bhajias. I think I said 5 per head and made 20 pieces half expecting rejects I made potato bhajias too. Just imagine my surprise when both the girls ate and loved these more than the potato ones. In fact my younger kid is telling me to make some once more today as I was posting this recipe.
This is the last I saw these bhajias they were over before i could get a better photograph!!
Ingredients:
20 pieces of snake gourd cut in circle
1 cup besan/kadli hit/chana daal atta
¼ teaspoon ajwain
A pinch of soda
1 tblspn hot oil
1 teaspoon Red chilli powder(adjust as per taste)
½ teaspoon haldi/turmeric
Salt
Oil for deep frying
Method:
1. In a kadhai heat the oil.
2. Mix the besan with ajwain, haldi/turmeric, salt, red chilli powder with a little water to make a thick batter.
3. Add the soda and mix well.
4. Add a tblspn of hot oil. The besan should bubble around the oil. Mix well.
5. Dip the snake gourd in the batter and deep fry golden brown on both sides.
6. Serve hot.
Santosh Bangar says
nice idea to use snack gourd. looking tasty
SravsCulinaryConcepts says
wow looks so crispy and nice way to use snack guard !!
HGourmet Foodie says
never tasted a snake gourd fitters before :).. looking so scrispy and delicious!!!!
R says
they look so crispy and inviting! very tasty!
Rachu says
super snack… easy way to get in veggies
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divya says
looks yummy and delicious…
Malar Gandhi says
Wonderful idea, looks too good…bet it tasted great.
Torviewtoronto says
savoury snacks look wonderful
haven't had like this
aipi says
Snake gourd NEVER looked this tempting- am drooling all over it- loved the idea of making them into fritters n the recipe is soooo bookmarked!
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Hamaree Rasoi says
Lovely looking fritters. Loved the clicks.
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Nandini says
Wow! Love the idea of snake gourd fritters! Will try it soon:)
Priya says
Soo crispy and tempting fritters,never tried fritters with snakegourd..
Jay says
wat a fantastic fritters…recipe sounds very perfect..:)
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Now Serving says
oh so yummy! gimmeeee 🙂
Suman Singh says
Delicious and yummy fritters..This would be great with a cup of tea..YUM!
Archana says
Thanks all. Now I know ALL is well!
Sharmilee! :) says
best eve snack for teatime 🙂