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Heeraikai Rava Fry

Also known as Peerkangai Fry, Crispy Ridge Gourd · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carbJain

Total15 min
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Serves4
Per serving139 cal
Spicenot spicy

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Heeraikai Rava Fry

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Heeraikai rava fry, a Mangalorean crispy ridge gourd: slices in spiced besan and curd, rava-coated and fried. Serves 4, 15 minutes plus marinating, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

10 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • CurdCurd1 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • WaterWater1 tbsp
  • Ridge GourdRidge Gourd250 grams
  • RavaRava45 grams
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep Frying
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder½ tbsp
  • Besan FlourBesan Flour45 grams

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy139kcal556kcal
Protein5.1g20g
Carbohydrate19g76g
Fat5.1g20g
Fibre3g12g
Sugar2.6g10g

Cookd masalas for ridge gourd

Method

  1. 1

    Add gram flour, curd, chilli powder, salt and turmeric to bowl and mix well. Add water to form a thick batter. Add the ridge gourd and mix thoroughly. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

    CurdKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSaltWaterRidge GourdBesan Flour

  2. 2

    In a vessel, heat oil over medium heat. On a plate, Add rava, salt and chilli powder and mix well. Coat your marinated ridge gourd in your rava mixture and deep fry until golden brown. Strain onto tissue paper and sprinkle with chaat masala and enjoy.

    RavaSaltRed Chilli PowderSunflower OilChaat Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Heeraikai Rava Fry take?
15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Heeraikai Rava Fry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Heeraikai Rava Fry vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Heeraikai Rava Fry spicy?
No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Heeraikai Rava Fry?
250 grams Ridge Gourd, 45 grams Rava, 45 grams Besan Flour, 1 tbsp Curd, ½ tbsp Chaat Masala Powder, 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Heeraikai Rava Fry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Heeraikai Rava Fry?
About 139 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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