Lauki Besan Chilla

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated lauki (about 120 g)
• 1 cup besan (100 g)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (80 g)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped (150 g)
• Ginger-garlic-green chilli paste (from 4-5 garlic, ginger, 4-5 green chillies)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp jeera powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric and salt to taste
• 2 tsp oil for cooking
• Water as needed for batter

Preparation

1. Squeeze excess water from grated lauki; mix with besan, onion, tomato, coriander, jeera powder, ginger & garlic paste, turmeric and salt.
2. Add water gradually to make a thick pourable batter; rest 5 minutes.
3. Heat a non-stick tawa; lightly grease with oil.
4. Pour a ladle of batter and spread into a medium chilla; cook 2-3 minutes until golden.
5. Flip, cook other side until done; repeat for remaining batter.
6. Serve hot with chutney or plain yogurt if desired.