pumpkin pakora recipe | kaddu pakoda | bhopla pakoras | red pumpkin fritters |

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Pumpkin Pakoras, Kaddu Pakoda, Tea Snack

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कद्दू के पकौड़े रेसिपी | कद्दू पकोड़ा | चाय के साथ नाश्ता | टी टाइम स्नैक - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Pumpkin Pakoras, Kaddu Pakoda, Tea Snack in Hindi)

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You would have tried pakodas with loads of ingredients ranging from cashew and peanuts to onion and kand. But, have you ever dared to add grated pumpkin to the pakoda mix? Try pumpkin pakora right away and get ready to be amazed.

Yes, the pumpkin pakora is a totally awesome snack, ideal to have with hot tea or coffee in the evening. kaddu pakoda is very easy and quick to make, but has a very appetizing flavour, thanks to the array of common but effective spices and pastes added to the mix.

The enticing aroma of carom seeds, the spicy twang of green chillies, and lots more interesting shades can be noted in every bite of kaddu pakoda. Finally, a sprinkling of chaat masala is the master stroke that seems to boost every other flavour. Enjoy these kaddu pakoda hot and fresh!

Notes on kaddu pakoda recipe. 1. Then add rice flour which provides a very nice crispy texture to the kaddu pakodas on frying. 2. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, drop bhopla pakoras one piece at a time and deep-fry on a medium flame. Always drop the red pumpkin fritters to be fried from the sides of the pan or else you will be splattered with hot oil.

You can also try other pakoras like Chinese Pakoras , Rice and Peanut Pakoda or Urad Dal and Onion Pakodas.

Learn to make pumpkin pakora recipe | kaddu pakoda | bhopla pakoras | red pumpkin fritters | with step by step photos below.

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To make pumpkin pakora recipe | kaddu pakoda | bhopla pakoras | red pumpkin fritters | in a deep bowl, take grated red pumpkin. Red pumpkin or lal bhopla/kaddu is a rich source of carotene. It is majorly used in South Indian curries and stews.
Add besan to the same bowl. This is the most popular flour used as a binding in many pakoda recipes.
Then add rice flour which provides a very nice crispy texture to the kaddu pakodas on frying.
Add the coriander.
Now add chopped green chillies. The quantity can be adjusted as per your preference.

Now add carom seeds. Alternatively, you can also add cumin seeds. They provide a very nice flavour to the batter.
Add chilli powder, ginger-garlic paste and salt to taste.
Using your hands mix well to make a batter without using any water.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, drop bhopla pakoras one piece at a time and deep-fry on a medium flame. Always drop the red pumpkin fritters to be fried from the sides of the pan or else you will be splattered with hot oil.
Turn them around ones and fry till it turns crisp and golden brown in colour from both the sides.

Repeat step 9 to deep-fry more pakoras. Drain pumpkin pakora | kaddu pakoda | bhopla pakoras | red pumpkin fritters | on an absorbent paper. You can deep-fry 8 to 10 pieces at a time.
Sprinkle chaat masala over it to make it tastier. Toss pumpkin pakora | kaddu pakoda | bhopla pakoras | red pumpkin fritters | gently so the masala spreads evenly.
Your crispy bhopla pakoda are ready. They taste amazing as it is without any chutney or codiment.