27 Dec Louki Pancake Recipe | Bottle Gourd Pancake Recipe

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Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Louki Pancake Recipe | Bottle Gourd Pancake Recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

Bottle gourd pancake is an innovative twist on the classic pancake and comes out as a savoury snack.

Bottle Gourd, commonly known as Lauki in Hindi, inspite of being a healthy vegetable has always been underestimated in the culinary world.

It’s an ingredient that rarely tops anyone’s list of favorites, yet it’s a powerhouse of nutrition, offering hydration, aiding digestion and supporting overall well-being.

Today in this post, we have tried to redefine this neglected vegetable into mouthwatering dish which will be cherished by all from children to elders. And they will not get to know that it is made from bottle gourd until they are told deliberately.

Introducing Bottle Gourd Pancakes – a creative and delicious recipe that masks the earthy flavor of Lauki while retaining all its nutritional goodness. These pancakes are flavourful, soft and so well-balanced that even the pickiest eaters won’t guess their secret ingredient.

Not just the bottle gourd, but these pancakes are enriched with nutrient-rich amaranth seeds (rajgira), protein-packed gram flour (besan) and hearty whole wheat flour, resulting in a wholesome versatile dish.

These pancakes aren’t just a treat for your taste buds but also a versatile snack suitable for all ages. Be it a light meal, breakfast or an evening snack paired with a cup of tea, they’re sure to impress.

These pancakes can be packed in your kids’ tiffin boxes or serve them to elders – they’re a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor. With their golden, crisp exterior and tender interior, these pancakes are ideal for dipping into chutneys, yogurt or simply savoring alongside your favorite chai.

This recipe not only showcases the ingenuity of transforming an overlooked vegetable but also proves that healthy eating can be irresistibly tasty. In case you are not a fan of Lauki, these pancakes are sure to make you appreciate its potential in a whole new way.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF LOUKI PANCAKE RECIPE :

Take a grinder jar and add bottle gourd, amaranth seeds, coriander, ginger, green chillies, curd and water.

Grind to a smooth puree.Take out in a bowl.

For making tempering, add oil and when it is hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and cashews.

When dal and cashews turn slightly brown, add curry leaves and let them turn crispy.

Add to the bottle gourd puree and mix.

Now time to add besan and whole wheat flour but little at a time. Keep adding spoon by spoon and keep mixing.

Stop when the puree turns into a thick batter.

Take a pancake pan and apply oil and sprinkle some sesame seeds. In case you don’t have pancake pan, do it in non stick tawa.

Put it on low heat and spread the batter as required.

Let it cook for some time from one side and then flip after dropping little oil on other side as well.

Bottle gourd pancakes are ready. Enjoy with a dip of your choice.

NOTES

We have used amaranth seeds, besan and wheat flour to make the batter. You may simply use any of the three and not necessarily have all in hand. Instead of these three, you can use semolina as well.

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Louki Pancake Recipe | Bottle Gourd Pancake Recipe

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Louki Pancake Recipe is a healthy, flavorful Indian dish made with grated bottle gourd, perfect for breakfast or light meals.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 8 Pancakes

Ingredients

FOR MAKING BOTTLE GOURD PASTE

1 cup bottle gourd (cut into pieces)
1/2 cup amaranth seeds/Rajgira (or suji)
4-5 tbsp gram flour (besan)
4-5 tbsp whole wheat flour
2 green chillies
Small piece of ginger handful of coriander
1/4 cup curd
1/4 cup water

FOR TEMPERING

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp chana dal
1 tsp urad dal
2 tbsp broken cashews
8-10 curry leaves

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Oil for greasing
Sesame seeds as required

Instructions

Take a grinder jar and add bottle gourd, amaranth seeds, coriander, ginger, green chillies, curd and water.
Grind to a smooth puree.
Take out in a bowl.
For making tempering, add oil and when it is hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and cashews.
When dal and cashews turn slightly brown, add curry leaves and let them turn crispy.
Add to the bottle gourd puree and mix.
Now time to add besan and whole wheat flour but little at a time. Keep adding spoon by spoon and keep mixing.
Stop when the puree turns into a thick batter.
Take a pancake pan and apply oil and sprinkle some sesame seeds. In case you don't have pancake pan, do it in non stick tawa.
Put it on low heat and spread the batter as required.
Let it cook for some time from one side and then flip after dropping little oil on other side as well.
Bottle gourd pancakes are ready. Enjoy with a dip of your choice.

Notes

We have used amaranth seeds, besan and wheat flour to make the batter. You may simply use any of the three and not necessarily have all in hand. Instead of these three, you can use semolina as well.

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