Bottle Gourd Muffin (Savoury) (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

• 200 g bottle gourd (lauki), grated and squeezed
• 120 g gram flour (besan)
• 80 ml water
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Preparation

1. Mix grated squeezed lauki with besan, chilli, cumin, turmeric, salt, coriander, and oil.
2. Add water gradually to a thick pourable batter; rest 5 minutes.
3. Stir in baking soda just before cooking.
4. Grease muffin moulds; fill three-quarters full.
5. Steam 12–15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool slightly and unmould; serve warm.