Pumpkin is a popular vegetable in the territory of Europe. People of many countries love this vegetable as it is quite beneficial for the body. Pumpkin has a good effect on the body as it cleanses it from harmful substances. Also, pumpkin removes excess fluid and improves digestion. The components in the vegetable are able to establish the work of the intestines, vision and metabolism.
Pumpkin is indicated in hypertension and anemia
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Therefore, it is worth including in your diet dishes from pumpkin. For example, pumpkin cakes.
Ingredients for pumpkin cakes:
- Pumpkin – 300 g;
- Eggs – 2 pcs;
- Milk – 180 ml;
- Flour – 90 g;
- Baking powder – 1/2 tsp;
- Vanilla sugar – tsp;
- Vegetable oil – 1.5 tbsp;
- Salt – a pinch.
Preparation of pumpkin scones:
In a bowl, break eggs, pour salt, classic and vanilla sugar, beat with a whisk. Pour the milk and vegetable oil into the mixture, stir.
Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, knead into a homogeneous dough. Remove the insides and outer shell from the pumpkin and grate it on large grating cutters.
Put the pumpkin mass into the dough, mix. Grease the frying pan with a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil, lay out a ladle of batter.
Spread the batter on the surface, fry under the lid until brown. Fry the other side of the flatbread without the lid.
The result is sweet pumpkin tortillas. They can be used as a separate dish or eaten with soups and second courses.
