BudeeJaw Recipe / Burma street food / Bottle gourd fritters Recipe #eveningsnack #easy

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients while white rice is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while granulated sugar is widely available.

banana leaves

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Parchment paper can be used for steaming if banana leaves are unavailable.

Slice the bottle gourd into thin, long pieces.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup gram flour and 1 cup rice flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the flour mixture.

Prepare a paste with 3 green chilies, 8-10 garlic cloves, and 0.5 inch ginger, grinding them coarsely.

Add the ginger-garlic-chili paste to the flour mixture.

Pour in a few drops of oil to make it crispy.

Add about 1 cup of water gradually to make a smooth batter, adjusting the consistency as needed.

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

Dip the bottle gourd slices into the batter and fry them until golden brown.

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