How long does Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry) take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)?

250 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 2 grams Wheat Flour, 3 tbsp Mustard Oil, ½ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)?

About 126 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)

Name: Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 250 grams Yellow Pumpkin, Thick Slices; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 2 grams Wheat Flour; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil

25 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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Also known as kumro bhaja, kumro vaja · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Low carb Jain Dairy-free

Kumro Bhaja is a Bengali pumpkin side: skin-on slices rubbed with salt, sugar and turmeric, fried in mustard oil. Not spicy, serves 4, about 25 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

6 items

4 people

Yellow Pumpkin, Thick Slices250 grams
Salt½ tsp
Sugar½ tsp
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Wheat Flour2 grams
Mustard Oil3 tbsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	126kcal	504kcal
Protein	0.7g	2.8g
Carbohydrate	5.1g	20g
Fat	12g	47g
Fibre	0.4g	1.6g
Sugar	2.3g	9.2g

Cookd masalas for yellow pumpkin

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Method

1
Wash the pumpkin and keep the skin on. Cut it into slices about 1/2 inch thick and 2 inches long. Make 2 or 3 small cuts on the skin side of each slice.
Yellow Pumpkin
2
Mix the salt, sugar, turmeric powder and wheat flour. Rub it all over the pumpkin slices and keep aside for 5 minutes.
SaltSugarTurmeric PowderWheat Flour
3
Heat the mustard oil in a flat pan on high heat for 1 minute until it just starts to smoke, then lower the heat to medium.
Mustard Oil
4
Put the pumpkin slices in one layer and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown outside and soft inside. Drain and serve hot with rice and dal.

Before you start

How long does Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry) take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry) spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)?: 250 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 2 grams Wheat Flour, 3 tbsp Mustard Oil, ½ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kumro Bhaja (Bengali Pumpkin Fry)?: About 126 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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