## Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe-Ridge Gourd Fritters (Karnataka Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe-Ridge Gourd Fritters** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Karnataka Snack**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 20 minutes

**Cuisine:** Karnataka
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe-Ridge Gourd Fritters:

* 1 Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai) – skin peeled and cut into roundels
* 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
* 2 tablespoon Rice flour
* 1 tablespoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
* Salt – to taste
* Sunflower Oil – for cooking

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe-Ridge Gourd Fritters:

1. We begin making the Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe, wash and peel the ridge gourd.
2. Cut them into roundels and set aside.
3. To make the bajji batterIn a mixing bowl, combine besan flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, baking soda and salt along with 1/3 cup of water.
4. Mix well to a make a smooth batter.
5. Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan, and add a teaspoon of oil in each of the cavities.
6. Dip the ridge gourd roundels in the batter completely and place it in the cavity.
7. Cook it till it crisp on either side.
8. Flip it over and continue to cook.
9. Remove and drain it on an absorbent paper.
10. Serve the Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe as a tea time snack along with Masala Chai.

### Tips for the Best Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe-Ridge Gourd Fritters:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe-Ridge Gourd Fritters recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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