Heeraikai Rava Fry
Also known as Peerkangai Fry, Crispy Ridge Gourd · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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2 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
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 itemsCurd1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Water1 tbsp
Ridge Gourd250 grams
Rava45 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Chaat Masala Powder½ tbsp
Besan 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.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 139kcal | 556kcal |
| Protein | 5.1g | 20g |
| Carbohydrate | 19g | 76g |
| Fat | 5.1g | 20g |
| Fibre | 3g | 12g |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 10g |
Cookd masalas for ridge gourd
Method
- 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
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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