Kakharu Phula Bhaja
Veg
Vegan
A crispy fried pumpkin flower fritter, commonly enjoyed as a snack or side dish in Odisha.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Snacks
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 10-12 | pumpkin flowers |
| 1 cup | gram flour (besan) |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | carom seeds (ajwain) |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 cup | mustard oil |
Instructions
- 1 Gently wash the pumpkin flowers and remove the stamens.
- 2 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, and salt.
- 3 Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing to form a smooth batter.
- 4 Heat mustard oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 5 Dip each pumpkin flower into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated.
- 6 Carefully place the coated flowers in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 7 Remove the fried flowers from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 8 Serve hot as a side dish or snack.
Tips
Ensure the batter is not too thick or too thin for proper coating. Adjust water as needed.