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लौकी का चीला रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Lauki Chilla, Bottle Gourd Doodhi Cheela in Hindi)

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lauki chilla is a Gujarati breakfast. Learn how to make healthy bottle gourd Indian pancakes.

Chilla, the Indian pancake, is so versatile that you can add any combination of ingredients to the basic besan batter to come up with something new like lauki chilla that tastes different!

This lauki chilla is one such version that you will definitely fall in love with. With the succulence of lauki, the pleasant tanginess of curds and the warmth of chilli powder, these pancakes are sure to make your breakfast or supper very special indeed.

It also happens to be a no-fuss, no-sweat doodhi pudla recipe, which instantly topples the votes in its favour!

With extremely low levels of sodium, this doodhi used in lauki chilla is highly suitable for those with high BP. It helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and regulate high blood pressure and ensures a proper blood flow to heart and they're onwards to all parts of the body.

96 calories for one lauki chilla making it a healthy snack to have at any time.

Enjoy with lauki chilla recipe | doodhi pudla | cheela rich in Folic Acid, Thiamine, Protein, Fiber, Magnesium | step by step photos.

 

Lauki Chilla, Bottle Gourd Doodhi Cheela recipe - How to make Lauki Chilla, Bottle Gourd Doodhi Cheela

Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

Total Time

30 Mins

Makes

7 chilas

Ingredients

For Lauki Chilla

For Serving With Lauki Chilla

Method

For lauki chilla
 

  1. To make lauki chilla, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with ½ cup of water and mix well.
  2. Heat and grease a non-stick tava (griddle) grease it using ¼ tsp of oil. Pour a ladle of the batter on the tava (griddle) and spread it evenly to make a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle.
  3. Cook it using ½ tsp of oil till both the sides turn golden brown in colour.
  4. Make 6 more chilas.
  5. Serve the lauki chilla immediately with tomato ketchup and green chutney.

Lauki Chilla, Bottle Gourd Doodhi Cheela recipe with step by step photos

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what is lauki chilla made of ?

 

    1. what is lauki chilla made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for lauki pudla.
batter for lauki chilla

 

    1. To make batter for lauki chilla in a bowl put 3/4 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki). With extremely low levels of sodium, this doodhi is highly suitable for those with high BP. It helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure and ensures a proper blood flow to heart and they're onwards to all parts of the body.
    2. Add 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too.
    3. Add 1/4 cup semolina (rava / sooji) (optional). If you like the usage of rava in your chilla then use it at this stage but then you may need to cut besan usage to 3/4th cup total. 
    4. Add 1/4 cup curd (dahi). Curd is one of the richest sources of proteincalcium and minerals. They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. Being low in sodium, it is safe to be eaten by individuals with high blood pressure. 
    5. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
    6. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
    7. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
    8. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
    9. Add ½ cup of water.
    10. Mix well.
making lauki chilla

 

    1. To make lauki chilla recipe | doodhi pudla | healthy bottle gourd Indian pancake |  heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease with coconut oil or oil.
    2. Pour a ladle of the batter on the tava (griddle) and spread it evenly to make a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle.
    3. Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    4. Grease top  using ¼ tsp of oil. Use cococnut oil instead of processed seed oil in the recipe.  Coconut oil is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s). The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics.
    5. Flip over.
    6. Keep cooking and flipping pudla till golden brown. Lauki chilla is cooked.
    7. Serve lauki chilla | doodhi pudla | healthy bottle gourd Indian pancake |  immediately with tomato ketchup and green chutney.
pro tips for lauki chilla

 

    1. Press down gently with a spatula while cooking the chilla.
    2. Lauki Pudla is rich in Folic Acid, Thiamine, Protein, Fiber, Magnesium
      1. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 11% of RDA.
      2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 10% of RDA.
      3. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 10% of RDA.
      4. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains.  10% of RDA.
      5. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 6 % of RDA.
    3. Use the back of the ladle or spoon to spread the batter in a circular direction. 
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per chila
Energy96 cal
Protein3.3 g
Carbohydrates9.2 g
Fiber2.4 g
Fat5.1 g
Cholesterol1.1 mg
Sodium12 mg

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Sonal Modi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very easy and tasty. I often make these chilas for breakfast.

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Foodie #681296

March 13, 2025, midnight

can we skip rava

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Manali

March 13, 2025, midnight

good reciep

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!

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Trupti Kiran

March 13, 2025, midnight

thank you so much ma''am these chilas were delicious and my family says it''s really tasty.

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Bharti bulsara

March 13, 2025, midnight

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shilpa

March 13, 2025, midnight

These chilas made with doodhi taste very nice and are easy to make, I make these often for breakfast at home and my family enjoys them...

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Madhu

March 13, 2025, midnight

Good and tasty. easy to make

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

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BeenaRajiv

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awesome! Healthy option & tasty too!

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello Beena, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy cooking !!

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Pooja

March 13, 2025, midnight

Combining curd and besan can be harmful for digestion. Can we avoid adding curd or add warmed curd?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Besan in this recipe is a thickening agent. You can replace it with some other flour like jowar flour or rice flour. Alternatively skip the curd and adjust the consistency of the batter with water.

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Foodie #676878

March 13, 2025, midnight

Great

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Dipak Awasthi

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Winnie

March 13, 2025, midnight

A simple recipe and also very quick to prepare...Makes for a good and healthy breakfast.

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Foodie #627013

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Dr Maanasa Sendil

March 13, 2025, midnight

Mam, I had a question. I am following a diet where besan is not recommended. What flour can i replace besan with in this recipe? Regards Maanasa

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