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Kakharu Phula Bhaja

Crisp besan-coated pumpkin-flower fritters from coastal Odisha.

25 min4 serveseasy

Crisp besan-coated pumpkin-flower fritters from coastal Odisha. This Indian veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 25 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

220

kcal

6g

Protein

22g

Carbs

12g

Fat

vegodishasnack

Ingredients

  • pumpkin flowerkey12
  • besankey1 cup
  • rice flour2 tbsp
  • turmeric1/2 tsp
  • red chili powder1/2 tsp
  • oilfor frying
  • saltstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Whisk besan, rice flour, spices and salt with water into a thick batter.

  2. 2

    Wash and pat dry the flowers, dip in batter.

  3. 3

    Deep-fry on medium heat until crisp and golden.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Kakharu Phula Bhaja take to cook?
Total time is about 25 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Kakharu Phula Bhaja vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are pumpkin flower, besan.