Lauki pakora Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the grated bottle gourd, gram flour, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well to form a thick batter.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai for deep frying. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 4.Remove the pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
• STEP 5.Serve the hot and crispy lauki pakoras with mint chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd to avoid a watery batter.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.
• Do not overcrowd the pan while frying the pakoras, as it may affect the crispiness.

Storage and Serving

• Lauki pakoras are best served hot and fresh.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pakoras for 5-7 minutes until heated through.