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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Pumpkin Crisps



Pumpkin Crisps- Crispy crunchy pumpkin crisps an alternate to the everyday potato crisps. Thinly sliced pumpkin deep fried to golden brown giving a delicate sweetness that is savoured in every bite.

Ingredients:




I pumpkin
Sunflower Oil for frying
Pinch of salt and pinch of pepper for seasoning.

Method:

1. Wash and peel the pumpkin and slice it thinly using a mandolin.
2. Dry the pumpkin slices and spread out on a dish.
3. Heat the oil and fry the pumpkin crisps in small batches on a medium heat till golden brown.(If you fry them at a high heat they will be soft and not crispy.)
4. Drain on kitchen paper.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6.Transfer to serving dish and serve with mint chutney or dip of your choice.



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38 comments:

  1. DeepaMarch 30, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Hi Nayna,
    After 4 attempts I could open your comment box. That too through Mozilla fire fox. Earlier I even tried to open this via IE.There I could only see your page without any faulty messg. But the comment box was not opening. All for you dear:-)
    Your pumpkin crisps look very crunchy. This is a new kind of snack for me.
    Deepa

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  2. JagrutiMarch 30, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Hey Nayna
    Sorry I missed few of your posts! kids are at home and locked up in the kitchen..crisps looks really delicious..got to try it!!

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  3. SEMarch 30, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    lovely crisps...nice use of pumpkins here..

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  4. UmaMarch 30, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    innovative and interesting! approximately how long did you dry the slices?

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  5. Sailaja DamodaranMarch 30, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Looks very crispy...........very different

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  6. SwathiMarch 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Nayna,

    wonderful idea, i think i will bake this one.

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  7. simply.foodMarch 30, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    @swathi I tried baking these but I found they didnt crisp up as good as the fried ones.

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  8. JMarch 30, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    very tempting dear..

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  9. UmaMarch 30, 2010 at 11:56 AM

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  10. srikars kitchenMarch 30, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    wow.. nice looks really crispy & perfect..

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  11. Swarnavalli SureshMarch 30, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    yummy.....I like fried snacks very mcuh..very innovative recipe

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  12. Sarah NaveenMarch 30, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Simply yummy!!! nice recipe..

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  13. Cool Lassi(e)March 30, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    The crisps look awesome dear!

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  14. GitaMarch 30, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    They look super crispy and yummy..nice color :)

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  15. divyaMarch 30, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Looks very crispy...........very different

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  16. jeyashrisureshMarch 30, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    new dish which i have never come across.sounds yummy.will try sometime.

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  17. Smita SrivastavaMarch 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    A very innovative recipe . must giv it a try . Love the beautiful clicks also .

    Smita
    @ Little Food Junction

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  18. Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover)March 31, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    Hi, Thanks for stopping by my blog, you have a lovely blog too, will come back more often to check what you cooking and baking..

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  19. JayMarch 31, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    Yummy n inviting. Lovely collection of recipes with cute pics. Do drop in at my blog sometime.

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  20. M DMarch 31, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    I hate pumpkins, because I have not accustomed to it's taste. But this looks tempting and good. Crisp fritters looking yum!

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  21. Malar GandhiMarch 31, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    Never heard about this recipe before' looks too good, perfect with chai.

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  22. Aparna S MallyaMarch 31, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    such a yummy crunchy snack. nice presentation.

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  23. SmithaMarch 31, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Good healthy substitute for potato chips!!...nice and crunchy!!
    Smitha

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  24. PanchpakwanMarch 31, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Looks very unique recipe..looks ver nice snacks..

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  25. GulmoharMarch 31, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Cool idea...crunchy munchy yummy chips...

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  26. AnnMarch 31, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Very creative and a yummy recipe, looks super delish

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  27. PadmaMarch 31, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Looks super crisp Nayna and a nice dish with pumpkin.

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  28. Akal's SaappaduMarch 31, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    that's a nice new recipe I should try!! they look perfect, crispy and delicious!!!

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  29. RajeeMarch 31, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Delicious pumpkin crisps, awesome alternate to the usual potato chips. Thanks for visiting my blog earlier and do come back.

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  30. SriLekhaMarch 31, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    wow! i haven't tried it so far and it is so crispy!

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  31. PriyaApril 1, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Dunno how i missed this pumpkin crisps..very creative and looks awesome..

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  32. Suma RowjeeApril 2, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    this sounds unusual and interesting!will sure come back for more.. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  33. lidyloulouJuly 14, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    doing a project how are pumpkin crisps good for people thx

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  34. lidyloulouJuly 14, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    hi doing a project how are pumpkin crisps good/help people.

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  35. lidyloulouJuly 14, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    how are pumpkin crisp good for you?
    plz help thx.

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  36. lidyloulouJuly 14, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    how are pumpkin crisp good for you?
    plz help thx.

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  37. Nirmala's kitchenOctober 19, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Looks delicious!!Must try soon

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  38. SameerOctober 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Looks great! Tell me, is this yellow or white pumpkin that you use? Mail me at sameer dot Nagarajan at gmail Dot com

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