Learn how to make these delicious and crispy Dudhi Cutlets (bottle gourd cutlets) – a perfect tea-time snack or lunchbox treat! This easy vegetarian recipe combines grated lauki with chickpea flour, fresh herbs, and spices, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Serve it hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or creamy raita.
🌱 Healthy
🔥 Crispy & Flavorful
💚 Kids-Friendly & Gluten-Free Option
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A delicious and healthy Indian snack made from bottle gourd (lauki/dudhi).
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🧂 Ingredients:
• 1 medium dudhi (bottle gourd), peeled and grated
• ½ cup chickpea flour (besan)
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Oil, for shallow or deep frying
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👩🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Dudhi
• Peel and grate the bottle gourd (dudhi).
• Place it in a muslin cloth or sieve and squeeze out excess water. This is important to prevent soggy cutlets.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
• In a large mixing bowl, combine:
• Squeezed dudhi
• Chickpea flour
• Breadcrumbs
• Chopped cilantro
• Garam masala
• Cumin seeds
• Turmeric powder
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Mix well until everything comes together into a dough-like consistency. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more chickpea flour or breadcrumbs.
Step 3: Shape the Cutlets
• Grease your hands slightly with oil.
• Take small portions of the mixture and shape into flat, round or oval patties/cutlets.
Step 4: Fry the Cutlets
• Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
• Fry the cutlets until they are golden brown and crisp on both sides.
• You can either shallow fry or deep fry, depending on your preference.
Step 5: Serve
• Remove the cutlets onto a tissue-lined plate to absorb extra oil.
• Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or raita.
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✅ Tips:
• For extra crunch, you can coat the cutlets in breadcrumbs before frying.
• You can also air fry them at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Enjoy your crispy, flavorful Dudhi Cutlets – perfect for evening snacks, tiffins, or tea-time!