How to make Fried Pumpkin -
Petha cooked in a different way.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Ash Gourd, Rice Flour (चावल का आटा)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Fried Pumpkin Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Fried Pumpkin Recipe
Ash Gourd thickly sliced 3 cups
Rice Flour to taste
Baking soda 1/4 teaspoon
Rice flour 1/2 cup
Gram flour (besan) 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder a pinch
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon
Oil to deep fry
Method
Step 1
In a bowl, combine sliced ash gourd, salt and baking soda. Mix well and set aside for thirty minutes.
Step 2
Drain the excess water and allow the slices to dry.
Step 3
In another bowl, mix rice flour, gram flour, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder and asafoetida.
Step 4
Add sufficient water to make a smooth batter.
Step 5
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Step 6
Dip the pumpkin slices in the batter and deep fry till golden brown.
Step 7
Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1031 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 36.5 gm
Protein : 11.8 gm
Fat : 93.1 gm
Other : 0
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