Shojne Phool Bhaja

(Fried Drumstick Flowers)

 

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Serving: 2-3 persons

Ingredients:

Shojne Phool - 50 g

Maida or Rice flour - 1 tbsp

Posto (Poppy seeds) - 1 tsp

Salt - To taste

White Oil - 1/2 cup since it requires deep frying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation:

  1. Wash the flowers.

  2. Add remaining ingredients (except oil) to the flowers. Note: No additional water is required to make this batter. The water from washed flowers is sufficient. Prepare this mix just before frying.

Cooking procedure:

  1. Heat oil in a kadai. Make sure the oil is very hot. However, turn the heat to medium low before adding the leaf mix.

  2. Take a spoonful of the mix and using your hands flatten it into cakes of about 1 inch diameter. Add to oil.

  3. Fry till golden brown and remove on to a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with rice and masoor dal. An extremely delicious side item for a good Bengali lunch menu.