Dudhi Dhirde {Savory Bottle Gourd Pancake}

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• 2 cups dudhi (bottle gourd) (peeled and grated)
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  Source: 2 cups dudhi (bottle gourd) (peeled and grated)
• ½ cup + ¾ cup yogurt
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  Source: ½ cup yogurt; Source: ¾ cup yogurt
• 1 cup rava
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  Source: 1 cup rava
• ¼ cup wheat flour
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  Source: ¼ cup wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
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  Source: 2 tablespoons rice flour
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds lightly crushed
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  Source: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds lightly crushed
• 2 tablespoons roasted (ground peanuts)
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  Source: 2 tablespoons roasted (ground peanuts)
• 2 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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  Source: 2 teaspoon kosher salt; Source: ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon green chilies (minced)
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  Source: 1 teaspoon green chilies (minced)
• 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
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  Source: 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
• 1 cup water or as needed
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  Source: 1 cup water or as needed
• ¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
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  Source: ¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons oil or ghee (for cooking )
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  Source: 2 tablespoons oil or ghee (for cooking )
• ½ cup roasted peanuts (coarsley ground )
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  Source: ½ cup roasted peanuts (coarsley ground )
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
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  Source: 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
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  Source: 1 teaspoon sugar

1. Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated dudhi, yogurt, rava, wheat flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, roasted peanuts, salt, green chilies, ginger, and cilantro.
2. Gradually add water until you have a thick, pourable batter. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the rava to absorb moisture and soften.
3. Cook the Dhirde: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
4. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a thin pancake.
5. Drizzle a bit of oil or ghee around the edges and cook until golden and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
6. Repeat with the remaining batter.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, ground peanuts, salt, chili powder, and sugar until smooth and well combined.
8. Adjust salt or sugar to taste if needed.
9. Serve the warm, crispy Dudhi Dhirde with the cool, spiced yogurt chutney on the side. Enjoy your meal!