GHARGE/SWEET RED PUMPKIN PURI:

Nutritional benefits:

Pumpkin is a well-known multifunctional ingredient in the diet, full of nutrients

esp rich in Vitamin A (beta carotene). They are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and have anti-ulcerative properties. This recipe is very native to Maharashtra. It is very simple & easy to prepare. So, go and try this delicious delicacy.

Ingredients:

1. Pumpkin- 2 cup
2. Jaggery- 1 cup
3. Sugar- 2 tbsp
4. Whole wheat flour- 1 cup
5. Fine rawa- 1 tbsp
6. Sesame seeds- 1 tbsp
7. Oil- 1 tsp
8. Ghee for frying

Method:

1. Peel and grate pumpkin. Steam it until it becomes soft.
2. While hot, add grated jaggery and mix well.
3. After it cools, add whole wheat flour to the pumpkin mixture & knead to form firm dough.
4. Add 1 tsp of hot oil and knead it. Dough shouldnt stick to hands.
5. Divide dough equally into balls.
6. Roll out puris and fry till golden brown.

Calorie Count:(per serving)

No. of servings- 16

Serving size- 2