Sarva pindi (Traditional Indian Snack)

Ingredients:

1 cup of bottle gourd(anapakaya) peeled and shredded 

1 1/2 cup of rice flour

3/4 tsp of salt

1/2 tsp of chilli powder

1/2 tsp of garlic ginger paste

2 tsp of sesame seeds

1/2 tsp of finely copped green chillies(optional)

1 tbsp of finely chopped curry leaves

1 small onion chopped

oil for sprinkling on top

Procedure:

This dish is mostly popular in South India(region of telangana, Andhra pradesh).

Traditionally Serva pindi dough is prepared by mixing rice flour and all above ingredients, with water.

But, I am using shredded bottle gourd instead of water to make it more nutritious & tasty. If bottle gourd is not available you can use water for this prepartion.

To prepare, add shredded bottle gourd to a medium sized mixing bowl. Then add all above ingredients and mix them together to make soft dough. Sprinkle little water only if needed.

Add 2 tsps of oil to a deep non stick pan, place a handful of dough ball in the center of the pan and spread it evenly as shown in the picture below. Make some holes with your finger as shown and sprinkle some oil on top. 

Now switch on the flame, cook it on high flame for around 3-4 minutes. Then turn it down to medium and cook it for another 2 minutes till it turns golden brown in colour.

It is a very simple dish to make so enjoy it as an evening snack with your family. Do not forget to leave a comment and let me know how it goes.