Besan Lauki Chilla

 Ingredients

Besan - 1 cup
Bottle gourd - 1 cup, grated
Onion - 1/4 cup, grated
Water - 1 cup
Ajwain - 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
Salt - as required 

Method: 

1. In a mixing bowl first mix the besan and water - make sure there are no lumps
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to make a thick batter. Note that a runny batter will not hold the heavier ingredients. 
3. Taste to adjust salt and spice level. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes
4. In a pan/ tawa, heat a little oil or ghee to start cooking the cheela. Ladle 1-2 spoons of the batter on top and carefully spread it in a round shape on the tawa.
5. Lower the heat to medium flame and allow the cheela to cook. Add more ghee/ oil around it as required.
6. As the edges turn brown, flip the cheela over and cook until both sides are firm and golden brown. Serve the cheelas hot with chutney of choice.