Crispy Fried Pumpkin Leaves with Banana Filling
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About Crispy Fried Pumpkin Leaves with Banana Filling
Discover a delicious and nutritious recipe for crispy fried pumpkin leaves! This unique dish features a savory banana filling encased in tender pumpkin leaves, then coated in a flavorful gram flour batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. It's a surprisingly healthy and satisfying treat, packed with dietary fiber, calcium, and iron.Pumpkin leaves, often overlooked, are a nutritional powerhouse. This recipe transforms them into a delightful appetizer or side dish, perfect for adding a unique touch to your next meal. The subtle sweetness of the banana complements the earthy pumpkin leaves beautifully, creating a flavor combination you won't forget.Prepare to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe, guaranteed to become a new favorite. Let's get cooking!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Banana Filling
- 1 medium Banana mashed, ripe
- 1 tsp Chili Paste green
- 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
For the Batter
- 1/2 cup Gram Flour also known as besan
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder red
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric for color, optional
- 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
- Water as needed Water to make a smooth batter
Other Ingredients
- 2 large Pumpkin Leaves
- 1 cup Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Prepare the Banana Filling
- Mash the ripe banana thoroughly in a bowl. Add the green chili paste and salt; mix well. Set aside.
Prepare the Batter
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gram flour, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder (if using), and salt. Gradually add water, whisking constantly until you achieve a smooth, pourable batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
Assemble and Fry
- Wash the pumpkin leaves thoroughly. Gently fill each leaf with a spoonful of the banana mixture. Roll the leaves tightly.
- Dip each stuffed pumpkin leaf into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Carefully place the coated leaves in a heated pan with enough oil for deep frying. Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Serve
- Remove the fried pumpkin leaves from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Fried Pumpkin Leaves
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garam masala to the banana filling.
- If the pumpkin leaves are large, you can cut them in half to make them easier to handle and fill.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying. Work in batches to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- For a healthier option, you can shallow fry the leaves instead of deep frying them.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 31mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
Such a perfect dish! Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful! Can’t wait to make it.