peel and cut ridge gourd into thin slices vertically
mix besan, chilly powder, turmeric, salt and jeera dhania powder
heat one ladle oil splutter jeera ajwain, and mix with besan mixture
add sufficient water so as to make it as bajji batter. Add cooking soda
dip the ridgegourd pieces in the batter and deep fry in hot oil on medium heat
take out when golden brown and serve hot with chutny or sauce
