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Dudhi Chilla served with chutney and pickle
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Dudhi Dhirde {Savory Bottle Gourd Pancake}

A classic Maharashtrian dish made with grated bottle gourd, sooji, aromatic spices, & roasted peanuts for a flavorful, wholesome meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dudhi (bottle gourd) peeled and grated
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 1 cup rava
  • ¼ cup wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds lightly crushed
  • 2 tablespoons roasted ground peanuts
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon green chilies minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 1 cup water or as needed
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee for cooking

Chutney

Instructions

  • Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated dudhi, yogurt, rava, wheat flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, roasted peanuts, salt, green chilies, ginger, and cilantro.
  • Gradually add water until you have a thick, pourable batter. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the rava to absorb moisture and soften.
  • Cook the Dhirde: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
  • Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a thin pancake.
  • Drizzle a bit of oil or ghee around the edges and cook until golden and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.

Spiced Yogurt Chutney

  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, ground peanuts, salt, chili powder, and sugar until smooth and well combined.
  • Adjust salt or sugar to taste if needed.
  • Serve the warm, crispy Dudhi Dhirde with the cool, spiced yogurt chutney on the side. Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1975mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg
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