Bottle gourd mini omellete

Bottle gourd is also known as calabash or long melon. It looks like a big cucumber. Around 92% of the vegetable contains water. Juices made from bottle gourd both hydrates and cools the body. In India, it is called lauki or doodhi. When it matures and dries, it can be used as an utensil or musical instrument. 


Ingredients for the omelette are :

Bottle gourd - 1, peeled and deseeded

Organic egg - 1
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Pepper
Red chili flakes
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Chickpea flour (besan) - 1/2 cup

In a bowl, break egg. Whisk. Add spices. Whisk to combine. Add flour. Stir to form a thick paste.

Shred bottle gourd by grating it. Add to the flour mixture. Mix well.

Preheat oven to 180C. In a baking tray, place small amounts of the dough. Bake for 20 minutes.

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