Budijaw, Burmese Doodhi Snack

For The Budijaw

3 cups bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) , cut into fingers

1 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)

2 tbsp hot oil

salt to taste

oil for deep-frying

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste ( Without Using Water)

1/2 cup roughly chopped onion

1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies

1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)

For The Garlic Chutney

2 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)

1 1/2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp tomato ketchup

salt to taste