Snake Gourd Fritters / Pudalangai Varuval

Snake Gourd Fritters / Pudalangai Varuval:

When I was a kid I used to have snake gourd only in this form..It is a easy and yummy snack. I like to add little ajwain in this as it has so much of medicinal value and gives a wonderful flavor.

Ingredients:

• Snake Gourd – 2 cups (thinly sliced)


• Besan Flour – 2 cups


• Rice Flour – 1 cup


• Red Chilli Powder – 3 tsp (according to spice level)


• Salt – to taste


• Ajwain Seeds -2 tsp


• Oil – for frying

Method of Preparation:

1. Cut the snake gourd to thin round slices and keep it aside.


2. Mix the besan flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, salt and ajwain seeds with water and make a thick paste.


3. Heat oil in a wide vessel. Dip the sliced snake gourd pieces in the batter and deep fry till they become golden brown.


4. Crispy and delicious snake gourd fritters are ready.