Name: Lauki Chilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 200 g Lauki (bottle gourd) (grated); 100 g Besan (chickpea flour); 1 piece Onion (finely chopped); 1 piece Green chili (finely chopped); 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped); 1 tsp Salt (to taste); 1 tsp Turmeric powder (optional); 1 cup Water (as needed); 2 tbsp Oil (for cooking)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine grated lauki, besan, chopped onion, green chili, coriander leaves, salt, and turmeric powder.
Add water gradually to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
Heat a non-stick pan and add a little oil.
Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it into a circle.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until the underside is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding oil as needed.
Serve hot with chutney or sauce.

Tips

Ensure the lauki is grated finely for better texture.
You can add spices like cumin or ajwain for extra flavor.