Boodida Gummadikaya Pachi Vadiyalu Recipe -Andhra Style Ash Gourd Fritters Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Boodida Gummadikaya Pachi Vadiyalu (Andhra Style Ash Gourd Fritters Recipe), soak the split black gram dal in water for 4-5 hours

Step 2: Drain the water and In mixer grinder, grind the soaked dal along with green chilies to a fine paste

Step 3: Ensure that you use minimal amount of water to make a thick batter

Step 4: Transfer the batter in a bowl and add the diced ash gourd pieces

Step 5: Add salt and a pinch of baking soda

Step 6: Mix well

Step 7: Heat a small pan, pour oil for frying

Step 8: Once the oil is heated, keep on medium flame

Step 9: Apply little water to your palm

Step 10: Now take a morsel of this batter and pat it into a round shape on the moistened palm

Step 11: Drop this into hot oil, slowly

Step 12: Take care not to touch the hot pan

Step 13: Fry the ‘pachi vadiyalu’ until they turn golden brown

Step 14: Remove from oil and drain on kitchen towel

Step 15: Serve these Boodida Gummadikaya Pachi Vadiyalu (Andhra Style Ash Gourd Fritters Recipe) with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney Recipe (Green Chutney) along with Masala Chai Recipe in the evening

Step 16: Or this fritter can also be served with hot rice and Beetroot Sambar Recipe (A Tangy Beetroot Lentil Curry)