Floury Pumpkin Delights 🌱 Harvesting, Cooking, and Enjoying Sri Lankan Pumpkin Dishes with Family

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Steam pumpkin until tender, about 15 minutes.

Mash the cooked pumpkin in a bowl until smooth.

Mix in all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.

Add coconut milk and vanilla extract; stir until a thick batter forms.

Fold in cardamom for added flavor.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

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