Sweet-And-Salty Pumpkin Pakodas For The Perfect Evening Snack

By Shreya Goswami

October 6, 2023

The sweetness of yellow pumpkins and the spiciness of a besan batter make these Pumpkin Pakodas too tasty to resist. Isn't that just what you need for your tea-time binge tonight?

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Ingredients

1 small pumpkin, peeled   1 cup gram flour 2 tbsp rice flour ¾ cup water ¼ tsp asafoetida ½ tsp carom seeds ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli powder ¼ tsp baking soda Salt, to taste Oil, for frying 

Step 1

Slice the pumpkin as thinly as possible. You can keep the slices long or small based on your choice.

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Step 2

Place the gram flour, rice flour, asafoetida, carom, turmeric, red chilli, soda and salt in a large bowl.

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Step 3

Mix well then gradually add water to make a thick batter. Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok to fry the pakodas.

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Step 4

Dip the pumpkin slices in the besan batter, coat evenly, then place in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown.

Step 5

Serve the deep-fried Pumpkin Pakodas with green chutney and tea.