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Here is a popular and healthy recipe for Lauki Chilla (Bottle Gourd Pancakes) using common ingredients: Ingredients: 3/4 cup grated lauki (bottle gourd) 1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour) 1/4 cup curd (dahi) 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) Salt to taste 1/4 cup semolina (rava/sooji) – optional Water (about 1/2 cup) Coconut oil or any cooking oil (for greasing and cooking) Optional additions: Finely chopped onion, green chili, ginger, coriander leaves for extra flavor Spices like cumin seeds, carom seeds, or coriander powder if desired Method: Grate the lauki and squeeze out excess water if you want a thicker batter. In a bowl, mix grated lauki, besan, curd, chili powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder, salt, and semolina (if using). Add water gradually and mix well to form a smooth batter of medium consistency, similar to dosa batter. Heat a non-stick pan or tawa and grease it lightly with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and spread evenly to form a circle about 5 inches in diameter. Drizzle a little oil around the chilla and cook on medium flame until the edges start to lift and the bottom turns golden brown. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown as well. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve hot with green chutney, tomato ketchup, or yogurt. This recipe is nutritious, low in calories, and makes for a delicious breakfast or light meal. If you'd like, I can also provide variations or a green chutney recipe to go with it.