### TranslatedIngredients: 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 ### PrepTimeInMins: 5 ### CookTimeInMins: 15 ### TotalTimeInMins: 20 ### Servings: 4 ### Cuisine: Karnataka ### Course: Snack ### Diet: Vegetarian ### TranslatedInstructions: We begin making the Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe, wash and peel the ridge gourd. Cut them into roundels and set aside. 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. Mix well to a make a smooth batter.Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan, and add a teaspoon of oil in each of the cavities. Dip the ridge gourd roundels in the batter completely and place it in the cavity. Cook it till it crisp on either side. Flip it over and continue to cook. Remove and drain it on an absorbent paper. Serve the Udupi Style Heerekai Bajji Recipe as a tea time snack along with Masala Chai.
