Baked bottle gourd fritters
Bottle gourd – or calabash – is a very healthy vegetable, ideal for making bhajis. My version is baked, so it’s less greasy and more healthy. For these (free from gluten & dairy) baked bottle gourd fritters I used my spiralizer, but if you don’t have one, just shred or coarsely grate the bottle gourd. Serve it as a snack or appetiser with a spiced dip. It’s ideal for picnics and parties too!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oven to 180°C. Line a large baking trays with baking parchment.
- Mix all the ingredients, apart from the bottle gourd, in a large bowl to form a thick batter. Add a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Peel then sprialize into noodles, or shred finely, the bottle gourd. Season with salt and pepper. Add this to the batter. Toss well.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking tray, flattening them with the back of the spoon.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden, flipping the fritters halfway.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.