Hirekayi Bajji / Ridge gourd Fries

      This dish needs no introduction. It is simple and very easy to prepare and is best to be eaten on a rainy evening... 

Ingredients:

Ridge gourd - 1
Gram Flour - 1/2 cup
Rice Flour / Corn Flour - 1/2 cup
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method:

Peel the skin slightly and cut the ridge gourd into thin slices. Mix gram flour and rice flour together.

Add the cumin, coriander and chilli powder to it. Also add salt and mix well. Add enough water and make a semi thick batter.

Heat oil in a pan for frying. Once it it hot, add one tsp of hot oil to the batter and mix.

Dip the ridge gourd slices in the batter and fry on medium flame till they are golden brown. 

Serve hot with tomato ketchup :)

Note:

1. You can replace corn flour for rice flour since I have only added them to make the bajji's crispy.

2. You can avoid using soda by adding a tsp of hot oil to the batter.