Preparation time: 10 Minutes | Cook time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

Herekayi ( Ridge Gourd ) – 1

Gram Flour – 1 Cup

Onion – ¼ Cup Finely Chopped

Coriander Leaves – ¼ Cup Finely Chopped

Red Chilli Powder – 1 Tbsp

Black Pepper Powder – ¼ tbsp

Baking Soda – Pinch

Water

Oil for Frying

Salt to Taste

Method

• Add Gram flour, Onion, Coriander Leaves, Red Chilli Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Baking Soda to a bowl mix well adding enough water to make medium Consistency Batter. Keep it Aside.
• Chop Ridge Gourd to Thin long Slices.
• Heat Oil in a Pan. Check if its hot enough by adding a drop of batter to it. If it Raises to the Surface immediately then oil temperature is Perfect for frying.
• Dip each slice of Ridge gourd in the batter. It should be Coated both sides properly. And fry in hot oil until its golden and crispy. Take out on to a Kitchen paper towel.
• Sprinkle Black pepper Powder and Salt.

Hot Herekayi bajji is Ready to Serve.