Bottlegourd / Lauki is very healthy veggie and we can make n number of recipe with it.
I am sharing a simple yet tasty recipe for our buds to relish which can be made in jiff in our busy schedule.
INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)
1.5 cup grated lauki/ dudhi / sorakkai
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup boiled rice
1 tsp coriander powder/ dhania powder
1.5 tsp red chili powder / lal mirch powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder/ haldi
2 tbsp oil or Curd for the soft dough
1 tsp salt or add as required
Oil for roasting, as required
INSTRUCTIONS
Take whole wheat flour in a bowl /large plate and add spices, grated lauki and rice in it.
Add the spices - coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Lauki will release its juices so no need to add water and make soft dough.
Make medium sized balls from the dough, on a dusted rolling board, take each ball and begin to roll it.
Sprinkle some more whole wheat flour, if required while rolling.
Roll to a round of about 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
Place the rolled thepla on a hot tawa or griddle.
when you see bubbles on the thepla, flip it.
Spread some oil on the thepla all over. flip again.
Spread some oil on this side now.
If making for tiffin or picnic lunches, then add some more oil, so that the theplas stay soft.
Flip once or twice till the lauki theplas are well cooked. make all theplas this way.
Serve the lauki thepla hot, warm or at room temperature with mango pickle or curd/yogurt.
Note:
1. Adding oil to the dough is optional, you can add Curd also
2 You can add chopped green chillies and coriander or mint to enhance the flavor
3. Adding boiled rice is optional.
4. This recipe is so versatile, change or add according to your taste.
Do try and let me know about it.
I am sharing a simple yet tasty recipe for our buds to relish which can be made in jiff in our busy schedule.
INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)
1.5 cup grated lauki/ dudhi / sorakkai
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup boiled rice
1 tsp coriander powder/ dhania powder
1.5 tsp red chili powder / lal mirch powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder/ haldi
2 tbsp oil or Curd for the soft dough
1 tsp salt or add as required
Oil for roasting, as required
INSTRUCTIONS
Take whole wheat flour in a bowl /large plate and add spices, grated lauki and rice in it.
Add the spices - coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Lauki will release its juices so no need to add water and make soft dough.
Make medium sized balls from the dough, on a dusted rolling board, take each ball and begin to roll it.
Roll to a round of about 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
Place the rolled thepla on a hot tawa or griddle.
when you see bubbles on the thepla, flip it.
Spread some oil on the thepla all over. flip again.
Spread some oil on this side now.
If making for tiffin or picnic lunches, then add some more oil, so that the theplas stay soft.
Flip once or twice till the lauki theplas are well cooked. make all theplas this way.
Serve the lauki thepla hot, warm or at room temperature with mango pickle or curd/yogurt.
Note:
1. Adding oil to the dough is optional, you can add Curd also
2 You can add chopped green chillies and coriander or mint to enhance the flavor
3. Adding boiled rice is optional.
4. This recipe is so versatile, change or add according to your taste.
Do try and let me know about it.
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