Laila – PUMPKIN BHAJIYA

PUMPKIN BHAJIYA

These South Asian style fritters are the perfect snack. Pair them with a dipping sauce for a lip-smacking combination.

120g Laila Gram Flour
1 tsp ajwain seeds
2 tsp amchur powder
1 tsp crushed chillies
½ tsp Laila Chilli Powder
Himalayan pink salt, to taste
2 tsp chaat masala
water as required
½ a pumpkin (small)
Laila Sunflower Oil, for deep frying
Laila Bombay Coriander & Mint Sauce, Laila Gujarati Tamarind & Date Sauce, to serve

In a mixing bowl add gram flour, ajwain seeds, amchur powder, crushed chillies, chilli powder, pink salt & chaat masala.
Add water to the mixture to make a smooth batter which coats the back of the spoon once dipped.
Next peel and clean the pumpkin. Cut into thin slices, 1mm in thickness.
In a medium size pot pour vegetable oil on medium-to-high heat to deep fry.
Once the oil is hot, dip the sliced pumpkin in the batter, deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
Sprinkle some chaat masala over and serve hot with Laila Bombay Coriander & Mint Sauce. For a tangy combination try with Laila Gujarati Tamarind & Date Sauce.