ଲାଉ ବରା || Lau Bara recipe || Bottle gourd recipe in Odia || Odia Lau recipe || Odia new recipe

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

baking soda

🥗Healthier: baking powder

Baking powder can be a healthier alternative for leavening.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

Jalapeños provide similar heat with a different flavor.

bottle gourd

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Zucchini can be a more accessible substitute with similar texture.

Grate the bottle gourd and squeeze out excess moisture.

In a mixing bowl, add 3 tablespoons of gram flour.

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of cornflour for binding.

Add chopped green chilies to taste and salt to taste.

Mix all the ingredients well to form a batter.

Heat oil in a frying pan over low flame.

Shape the batter into round balls and drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Remove the fried balls and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with rice or as a snack.

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