Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           whole wheat flour
   1      tablespoon    semolina
     1/4  teaspoon      soda bicarb
   2      tablespoons   oil
     1/2  cup           coriander chopped
   1      cup           bottlegourd grated
     1/2  teaspoon      red dhilli powder
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric powder
     1/2  teaspoon      ginger grated
   1      tablespoon    curds
                        salt to taste

Preparation:

Squeeze out the excess water from grated gourd. In a large plate, sieve the flour with the soda. Add semolina, make a well in the centre. Add all other ingredients in the well. Knead into a soft dough. Use greased palms and shape into 6" long, 1" wide rolls. Arrange in a colander to boil over steam. Or use a double walled steamer. Cover lid tightly and steam for 1/2 hour. Cut into 1" pieces. Serve piping hot with kadhi or fresh curds. Note: You may substitute coriander with methi leaves or spinach. You may substitute bottlegourd with pumpkin or cucumber. Variation: If you want to convert it to a dry snack, cool the pieces. Heat some oil in a kadai, add pieces. Sprinkle chilli powder, salt, garam masala, lemon juice as per taste. Garnish with chopped coriander and sesame seeds. Serve with toothpicks along with tea or coffee. Making time: 45 minutes Makes: 3 servings