Vegan Bottle Gourd Muffin (Savoury)

Ingredients

• 200 g bottle gourd (lauki), grated and squeezed
• 100 g gram flour (besan)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oil for greasing
• 80 ml water as needed
• 1/4 tsp baking soda

Preparation

1. Squeeze excess water from grated bottle gourd.
2. Mix gourd with besan, cumin, chilli, coriander, turmeric, salt and soda.
3. Add water gradually to a thick pourable batter.
4. Grease muffin moulds lightly with oil.
5. Spoon batter in and steam 12–15 minutes until set.
6. Cool slightly; serve warm one muffin portion.