Pumpkin fritters / pumpkin batter fried / crispy kumri / kumro bora
PUMPKIN FRITTERS / PUMPKIN BATTER FRIED / CRISPY KUMRI / KUMRO BORA
BY UMA SHANKAR
Kumri / kumro bora is a popular benagali snack and also a street side food .
In addition to beta carotene, pumpkins offer vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate — all of which strengthen your immune system. More pumpkin in your diet can help your immune cells work better to ward off germs and speed healing when you get a wound. It’s high in vitamin C and beta carotene. Pumpkins are also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, substances that may help prevent the formation of cataracts and reduce the risk of macular degeneration.
Highly Nutritious and Particularly Rich in Vitamin A. …
High Antioxidant Content May Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Diseases. …
Packs Vitamins That May Boost Immunity. …
Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin May Protect Your Eyesight. …
Nutrient Density and Low Calorie Count May Promote Weight Loss.
INGREDIENTS
- Pumkin peeled and thinly sliced – ½ kg [ avoid matured ones – make long slices ]
- Besan – 1 cup
- Salt
- Sugar ½ tsp
- Turmeric – ¼ tsp
- Chilli pwdr – 1 tsp
- Kalonji / ajwain – ½ tsp
- Rice flour – ¼ cup [ homemade rice flour preferred ]
- Water
- Baking soda – ¼ tsp
- Adjust water and make a thick batter
- Oil – to deep fry
- Very hot oil – 1 tbsp for batter
METHOD
Peel and slice the pumpkin in long thin slices .Dip in salt water and keep aside .
Make a batter from besan , salt , turmeric chilli pwdr and kalonji .
Cover and keep the batter aside for 15 mins .
After 15 mins add the rice flour + baking soda and mix well .
Adjust water and make a thick batter
Now very important step beat the batter for 3 to 5 mins with hand or use a beater and beat for 2 mins .
The colour and texture of batter will change.
The batter becomes very smooth .
Add 1 tbsp hot oil and give a mix .
The batter should not be very thjick or thin , adjust water accordingly . [ dropping consistency ]
Heat oil in a deep pan .
Once the oil is hot .
Wipe the pumpkin slices on kitchen towel , drop the pumpkin slices in batter and coat it well with batter .
Slide it in hot oil .
Turn the flame to medium low .
Cook on medium flame till golden and crisp on both sides.
Once done remove and serve hot .
Similar recipe can be tried with pumkin flour or doodhi also .
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