Dec 13, 2011

Pumpkin Puri















INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup grated pumpkin
  • Wheat flour approximately 1 cup
  • 1 tsp pure ghee
  • 1/2 cup jaggery
  • 2 tsp oil
  • pinch of salt
  • A pinch of cardamom powder 
  • oil for deep frying

Method:
  • Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan, add the grated pumpkin stir and cover with a lid.
  • After the pumpkin softens and is cooked add the jaggery and mix well.
  • Let the mixture cook till most of the moisture dries up. Add the cardamom powder.
  • Do not over cook.
  • Add 2 tsp oil and a pinch of salt to the pumpkin mixture.
  • Let the mixture cool. Add the wheat flour a little at a time to make a stiff dough. Do not add water.
  • Cover and let it rest for sometime.
  • Divide the dough in small portions. Roll each portion into a big circle .It should be rolled slightly thick.
  • With a cookie cutter cut rounds and deep fry in medium hot oil.
  • Store when they are cool.


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