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    Padul Kai/Padval Bhajias or Snake Gourd Fitters

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    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 tsp ajwain
    A pinch of soda
    1 tblspn hot oil  
    1 tsp Red chilli powder(adjust as per taste)
    ½ tsp 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.

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    Archana

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    1. nice idea to use snack gourd. looking tasty

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    2. wow looks so crispy and nice way to use snack guard !!

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    3. never tasted a snake gourd fitters before :).. looking so scrispy and delicious!!!!

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    4. they look so crispy and inviting! very tasty!

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    6. looks yummy and delicious…

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    7. Wonderful idea, looks too good…bet it tasted great.

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    8. savoury snacks look wonderful
      haven't had like this

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    9. 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!
      US Masala

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    10. Lovely looking fritters. Loved the clicks.

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

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    11. Wow! Love the idea of snake gourd fritters! Will try it soon:)

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    12. Soo crispy and tempting fritters,never tried fritters with snakegourd..

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    13. wat a fantastic fritters…recipe sounds very perfect..:)
      Tasty Appetite

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    14. oh so yummy! gimmeeee 🙂

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    15. Delicious and yummy fritters..This would be great with a cup of tea..YUM!

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    16. Thanks all. Now I know ALL is well!

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    17. best eve snack for teatime 🙂

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