Kankada fritters is an easy,quick dish which prepared with gram flour with spices.

It goes well with steamed rice or pakhal bhato(watery rice) or as a tea time snacks.

Health benefits of kankada/spine gourd

Scientific name—Momordica dioica Native place —Tropical regions on Asia with extensive distribution in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Japan, South East Asia.

Health benefits —

Prevents Hypertension and Supports Heart Health
Boosts Immune System
Cures Eczema and Skin Problems
Protects Liver
Skin and Pimple Care
Prevents and cures Respiratory Disorders
Brain Function
Good for a Diabetic Patient
Supports Digestive System
Prevents Cancer
Peptic Ulcer and Piles
Treats Cough
Give relief in breathing problem
Remove kidney stones
Useful for pregnant women
Work as anti-aging
Improve eyesight
Reduce excess sweating Source—https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/spiny-gourd/(Hyperhidrosis)

Today we will learn how to make kankada fritters with this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

Preparation Time : 10min

Cooking Time:15min

Serves:3

Cuisine:Odiya

Course: Side dish

Author: Resmarani

INGREDIENTS OF SPINE GOURD FRITTERS

Kankada- 4
Oil-for frying
Besan/Gram flour-1cup
Turmeric powder haladigunda-1/2teaspoon
Red chili powder/lanka gunda-1teaspoon
Salt/luna to taste
Water as required to paste

Preparation

Steps of kankada pakoda recipe:

Clean the Spiny Gourd / Kankada and pat dry.

Cut into equal thin round slices.

In a bowl, add gram flour,salt,turmeric powder, chili powder , required amount of water mix properly and make a batter. The batter should not so thin Or so thick. Now add slices of Spiny gourd/Kankrol and mix properly.

Heat sufficient oil in a wide bottomed pan.

Now, put besan coated Spiny gourd in the oil and deep fry till it’s golden brown.

Serve the kankada pakoda as a side dish with rice or pakhala or serve as evening snacks with cup of tea.

A Quick Summary:

INGREDIENTS

Kankada- 4
Oil-for frying
Besan/Gram flour-1cup
Turmeric powder haladigunda-1/2teaspoon
Red chili powder/lanka gunda-1teaspoon
Salt/luna to taste
Water as required to paste

Directions:

Clean the Spiny Gourd / Kankada and pat dry.
Cut into equal thin round slices.
In a bowl, add gram flour,salt,turmeric powder, chili powder,slices of Spiny gourd/Kankrol and required amount of water,mix properly.
Heat sufficient oil in a wide bottomed pan.
Now, put besan coated Spiny gourd in the oil and deep fry till golden brown both.
Serve kankada pakoda as a side dish with rice or serve with tea as evening snacks.

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Happy cooking !!!!!!!!!!!!