Discover a tempting fusion of flavours with Bottle Gourd Recipe: Crispy tempting rings. served with a vibrant beetroot curd dip.
A perfect party snack or appetiser, these rings are seasoned with a blend of spices, coated in a flavorful gram flour batter, and fried till crispy golden brown.
Accompanied by a tangy and colourful beetroot curd dip. Whether you are looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a tasty treat at home.
Ingredients
Bottle gourd (lauki) - 1 large (approx. 500g)
Salt - 5g
Black Salt -5g
Turmeric - 1g
Chilli Powder - 4g
Coriander Powder - 4g
Roasted Cumin Powder -4g
Garam Masala -1g
Chaat Masala - 4g
Kasoori Methi Powder -1g
Lemon - 50g
For Batter:
Gram Flour -120g
Salt - to taste
Chilli Powder -2g
Kasoori Methi Powder -1g
Chaat Masala - 4g
Water - approx. 240ml
Bread Crumbs - approx. 150g
For Frying:
Oil - approx. 500ml.
Beetroot Dip:
Thick Curd -240g
Beetroot Puree -45g
Green Chillies, chopped -10g
Black Salt -2.5g
Pepper Powder- 1 g
Salt, to taste
Garlic, chopped, -1g
Spring Onion, chopped, approx. 30 g
Tempering:
Oil, 30ml
Asafoetida (hing) -1g
Mustard Seeds, 4g
Urad Dal, 8g
Curry Leaves, approx. 10 g
Cleaning & Cutting:
Peel the lauki (bottle gourd) and then cut them into equal-sized roundels of 2 cm each.
Now remove the middle portion of the roundels which includes seeds using a round part of the peeler or any other cutter available.
Marination:
Take the lauki to a bowl and add Crushed kasoori methi(fenugreek dry leaves), cumin powder(roasted), chilli powder, Chaat masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala (can use Pavbhaji optional), lemon juice, salt, and black salt, and mix it well. Give it a rest for approx. 15-20 minutes.
Batter Mix:
Take a bowl, add gram flour (besan), kasoori methi crushed, chilli powder and salt. Then add water gradually to it. Check the batter with a spoon until it's coating consistency.
Coating Ring:
Take a ring and dip it into the batter, then coat it with bread crumbs. Do the same with all the rings and keep it aside.
Frying:
Fry the bread-coated rings in oil and fry them on medium heat. Fry them till the rings turn golden brown.
Take it out of the oil and place it on a plate with a napkin on it to remove the excess oil. Serve them hot and enjoy them with any dip that you love!
Beetroot Dip:
The first thing you have to do is make hung curd by hanging curd in a cloth in prior.
Take a mixing bowl, add that hung curd, then add beetroot (grated or pureed), black salt, green chillies, cumin powder, pepper powder, salt to taste, and spring onions, then mix all together.
Tempering:
Heat a pan and add oil to it. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaf hing (asafoetida), and stir it.
Now, add it to the dip and mix it well. The beetroot yoghurt dip is ready. Can be combined with a bottle gourd (lauki) ring.
500gms Bottle gourd/ Lauki (Approx 1 medium size.)
4gms Cumin Powder (roasted)
5gms Black salt
3gms Red chilli powder
4gms Coriander powder
1gms Turmeric
3gms Chaat masala
1gm Kasuri methi
50gms Lemon
For Batter
120gms Gram flour
Salt (To taste.)
2gms Chilli powder
1gms Kasuri methi (fenugreek dry leaf)
4gms Chaat
250gms water (Approx)
150gms Bread crumb
Oil to fry
500ml OIl (Can use choice of oil.)
Beetroot Dip
50gms Beetroots
200gms Yogurt
10gms Green chilli
2gms Black salt
1gms Pepper powder
Salt (To taste.)
2gms Garlic (finely chopped)
Dip Tempering:
30ml OIl
3gms Mustard seeds
1gms Asafoetida (hing)
5gms Curry leaves (fresh)
8gms Urad dal (black gram)
Instructions
1
Cleaning & Cutting
Peel the lauki (bottle gourd) and then cut them into equal-sized roundels of 2 cm each.
Now remove the middle portion of the roundels which includes seeds using a round part of the peeler or any other cutter available.
2
Marination:
Take the lauki to a bowl and add Crushed kasoori methi(fenugreek dry leaves), cumin powder(roasted), chilli powder, Chaat masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala (can use Pavbhaji optional), lemon juice, salt, and black salt, and mix it well. Give it a rest for approx. 15-20 minutes.
3
4
Batter Mix:
Take a bowl, add gram flour (besan), kasoori methi crushed, chilli powder and salt. Then add water gradually to it. Check the batter with a spoon until it's coating consistency.
5
Coating Ring:
Take a ring and dip it into the batter, then coat it with bread crumbs. Do the same with all the rings and keep it aside.
6
Frying:
Fry the bread-coated rings in oil and fry them on medium heat. Fry them till the rings turn golden brown.
Take it out of the oil and place it on a plate with a napkin on it to remove the excess oil. Serve them hot and enjoy them with any dip that you love!
7
Beetroot Dip:
The first thing you have to do is make hung curd by hanging curd in a cloth in prior.
Take a mixing bowl, add that hung curd, then add beetroot (grated or pureed), black salt, green chillies, cumin powder, pepper powder, salt to taste, and spring onions, then mix all together.
8
Tempering:
Heat a pan and add oil to it. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaf hing (asafoetida), and stir it.
Now, add it to the dip and mix it well. The beetroot yoghurt dip is ready. Can be combined with a bottle gourd (lauki) ring.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g34%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium500mg21%
Total Carbohydrate32g11%
Sugars4g
Protein7g15%
Calcium 50 mg
Iron 3 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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