Lentil stuffed Teasle Gourd Cutlet
Introduce
Chef :
Sabrina Yasmin
Lentil stuffed Teasle Gourd Cutlet
#Starters
Cutlets are very popular starter all over India. I am sharing a cutlet that is made with a unique vegetable Teasle gourd . They are stuffed with some lentils and also flesh of the gourd. A very tasty different version of starter.
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Clean and cut Teasle Gaurd into halves.
* Step 2
Boil 1 litre of water. Add the halved Teasle gourd and cook till 70% done.
* Step 3
Drain and keep aside to cool.
* Step 4
With the help of a spoon scoop out the flesh and seeds from the centre of the gourd.
* Step 5
Now discard the seeds from the scoop out flesh.
* Step 6
Heat mustard oil in a pan and saute cumin seeds.
* Step 7
Add chopped green chilli and capsicum and onions.
* Step 8
Stir well and cook till onions become soft.
* Step 9
Add the scooped out flesh of the vegetable. Mix.
* Step 10
Add the boiled lentils(lentils should be boiled until just soft, not completely mashed).
* Step 11
Add shredded coconut and salt. Mix well. Add chilli flakes if you like.
* Step 12
Saute for about 2-3 minutes and transfer to a bowl.
* Step 13
Fill these stuffing to each cavity of the gourd.
* Step 14
Place a deep kadai or pan in stovetop and pour sufficient oil to deep fry. Heat the oil.
* Step 15
In the meantime make a thin batter with rice flour, water and salt.
* Step 16
Spread some breadcrumbs in a plate.
* Step 17
Take a stuffed Teasle gourd, dip in the batter and then roll in the breadcrumb.
* Step 18
Like this prepare all the gourd pieces and spread in a plate.
* Step 19
The texture of the cutlet will be better if you double coat the gourd pieces with batter and breadcrumbs.
* Step 20
Deep dry them in medium heat until light golden brown.
* Step 21
Serve hot with any kind of sauce you like.
* Step 22
You can also enjoy them without frying. They also tastes yummy
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