Spiny gourd (Phagila) Podi

Recipe Type: Indian                                                                     Yield: 4
Preparation Time: 10 mins                                                          Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:
10 kantola or spiny gourd (phagil)
3/4 tsp of chilly powder
1/2 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of cumin powder
1/4 tsp of coriander powder
1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
1/4 tsp of garam masala
1/2 cup of semolina (rawa or suji)
2 tsp of oil
3 tsp of rice flour
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1/4 cup of water

Method:
1. Cut kantola or spiny gourd into long flat pieces.

2. In a bowl add salt, chilly powder, garam masala, asafoetida, coriander powder, cumin powder and rice flour.

3. Add little water. Mix well. Put the kantola pieces into the bowl. Mix well. Keep this bowl aside for       5 mins.

4. In a plate add rawa, pinch of salt and 1/4 tsp of chilly powder.

5. Dip the kantola on both sides in the rawa mixture.

6. Heat a nonstick pan. Pour 2 tsp of oil and put kantola.

7. Cover pan with a lid. Cook for 5 mins.

8. Now sprinkle some water. Fry on both sides (7 mins each side).