Grilled Pumpkin, Healthy Grilled Kaddu, Bhopla,
by Tarla Dalal
grilled pumpkin recipe | grilled Indian kaddu, bhopla | grilled pumpkin good for eyes, low in fat | with 20 amazing images.
grilled pumpkin recipe is a healthy Indian snack even for kids. Learn how to make grilled pumpkin good for eyes, low in fat.
An easy recipe of grilled red pumpkin, flavoured appetizingly with dried herbs, this serves as a quick snack for weight-watchers and for anybody else, because it tastes so awesome!
The best part is that grilled Indian kaddu, bhopla is very easy and quick, with minimal ingredients, so you can conjure it up in a jiffy when you are hungry, instead of reaching out for unhealthy snacks.
The Grilled Pumpkin is rich in good fibre and potassium, while being absolutely low in calories. A cup of pumpkin cubes fulfils your day’s requirement of vitamin A (5526 mcg), thus making it a super food for your eyes. Kaddu can be included in safe amounts or restricted amounts by diabetics.
One slice of grilled pumpkin is only 15 healthy calories.
Olive oil is a strong antioxidant and good for heart. Also it has v properties. This is one of the healthiest oils you can opt for. Olive oil helps to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Together, they make you feel happy, healthy and satiated! So, go for it!
You can also try other recipes like Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Sea Salt or Roasted Bell Peppers.
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Grilled Pumpkin, Healthy Grilled Kaddu, Bhopla, recipe - How to make Grilled Pumpkin, Healthy Grilled Kaddu, Bhopla,
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Makes 16 pieces
For Grilled Pumpkin
16 sliced red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu)
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
sea salt (khada namak) to taste
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
For grilled pumpkin
- For grilled pumpkin
- Make the dressing by mixing olive oil, grated garlic, mixed herbs, sea salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Rub in the dressing on both sides of the red pumpkin slices with your hands.
- Heat a griller pan or non stick pan, place the marinated red pumpkin slices on it.
- Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, turn them over and cook on a medium flame for 2 more minutes.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}healthy grilled pumpkin (bhopla, kaddu){/span} immediately.
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what is grilled pumpkin made of ?
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what is grilled pumpkin made of ? grilled kaddu, bhopla is made from 16 sliced red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu), 3 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun), 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs, 1/2 tsp sea salt (khada namak), freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for grilled pumpkin recipe.
how to sliced red pumpkin ?
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To make grilled pumpkin recipe | grilled kaddu, bhopla | grilled pumpkin good for eyes, low in fat | first we need to select the perfect pumpkin. This is what red pumpkin looks like. Red pumpkin or Lal bhopla is poor man's source of carotene in India. Red pumpkin, however, is 'in season' throughout the year in Indian unlike in the Western countries, where it is typically an autumn appearance.
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Cut the pumpkin in half.
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Cut the kaddu into halves or quaters.
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Discard the seeds.
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Remove the peel and discard.
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Chop bhopla into 16 slices. If you get more you can grill them to.
marinade for grilled pumpkin
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in a big bowl put 16 sliced red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu).
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Add 2 tsp olive oil.
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Add 2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs.
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Add 1/4th tsp sea salt (khada namak).
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Add 1/8th tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch).
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Mix well with your hands. That will help the marinade to stick to the red pumpkin.
making grilled pumpkin
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To make grilled pumpkin recipe | grilled kaddu, bhopla | grilled pumpkin good for eyes, low in fat | heat a griller or pan. There is no need to add olive oil at this stage as we already have enough in the marinated red pumpkin.
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Put the marinated red pumpkin on the griller.
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Turn over with a pair of tongs.
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Cook the other side the same way. Your grilled pumpkin is done.
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Serve grilled pumpkin | grilled kaddu, bhopla | grilled pumpkin good for eyes, low in fat | immediately.
pro tips for grilled pumpkin recipe
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Heat a griller or pan. There is no need to add olive oil at this stage as we already have enough in the marinated red pumpkin.
| Energy | 10 cal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 663.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 1.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 4.8 mg |
| Sodium | 0.9 mg |
| Potassium | 21.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
This grilled pumpkin recipe was so easy and quick to make, I enjoyed it as a snack but also added it in my salads and it was healthy and just perfect in taste...