Savoury Desi Lauki Pancakes
Check out these desi pancakes that can be relished for brunch, as evening snacks, and even be a good addition to the lunch box. One of the best ways to sneak bottle gourd into a recipe and make your munchkins ask for more, tell us how it worked for you.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bottle gourd, grated
- 3/4 cup moong sprouts, steamed and semi-crushed
- 1/2 cup raw banana flour/ragi flour
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup beetroot, grated
- 1/2 cup carrot, grated
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the grated bottle gourd, carrot, beetroot, semi-crushed moong sprouts, chopped onions, spinach, green chili, flour, and salt to a bowl. Mix well.
- Heat the tawa over medium heat. Pour a ladle full of batter and spread it slightly.
- Drizzle some oil and cook from both sides until golden brown.
- Serve hot with chutney.
Notes
- Rich in fiber and alkaline in nature, bottle gourd contains high choline compared to other vegetables.
- Choline is crucial for retaining and enhancing memory.
- It is a natural diuretic and beneficial for those who have water retention.
- One can use grated pumpkin for a better texture and color, it also helps in making the pancakes softer too.
- For more such interesting bottle gourd recipes check out:
Nutrition
Calories: 123.2kcalCarbohydrates: 10.2gProtein: 4.34gFat: 5.2g
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