Pumpkin Blossoms Fried

Pumpkin Blossoms Fried or Kumro Ful Bhaja is a very popular dish among Bengalis. My mum-in law made them at home one day, when we were visiting. It is a simple dish, but is crunchy and delicious!

Serving Size: 3-4

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients for Pumpkin Blossoms Fried-

Pumpkin flower 10-12
Bengal Gram Flour or Besan- 1 cup
Nigella Seeds- 1 tsp
Salt- as per palate
Baking Powder- 1 Tbsp
Red Chili Powder- 1 tsp
Water- to make a thick batter

Procedure for Pumpkin Blossoms Fried-

Take the good pieces of flower.
Remove the stigma, drain off the water.
Make a paste of Bengal gram flour, nigella seeds, salt, red chili powder, baking powder and water.
Dip the flowers in the above paste and deep fry it in a skillet.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve it hot.

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