Kumro Phool Bhaja (Pumpkin Flowers Pakora - Bengali style)

Discard the stem and stigma from each of the Pumpkin flowers. Wash them gently and rinse well. Keep aside.

Prepare a batter with besan (gram flour), salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, baking soda, kalonji, rice flour and poppy seeds with required quantity of water. Dip the washed & drained flowers in the batter.

And deep fry them in hot oil till golden in colour.

Drain on a tissue paper.

Serve them as an appetizer with kasundi or as a side dish with khichdi or dal-chawal.