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Bengalese apple

Bengalese apple

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These unpeeled and steamed Indian-style potatoes, seasoned with panch puran seeds, are a typical accompaniment to Indian cuisine.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Ants Go Marching, Kellen and 13 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Bengali-style apple fritters are a traditional dish in Indian cuisine. They can be served as a snack with drinks, or as part of a larger Indian meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpan, oven
  • Estimated cost$2.96 $0.74 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.76
  • $0.86
  • $0.19
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat a small amount of clarified butter or oil paint in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the panch puran and cook gently until they begin to burst.
  3. Add the ground apples to the pan, stirring to ensure the seeds are evenly distributed.
  4. Add a small amount of turmeric powder, just enough to color the cut surfaces of all the pieces. ≈ 3 min
  5. Add a small amount of chili powder, to your liking. The amount will vary depending on your preferences and the heat level of the chili powder. ≈ 3 min
  6. Mix well to distribute the spices evenly. ≈ 4 min
  7. Place the lid on, reduce the heat, and let the apples steam until they are tender. If needed, you can add a little more water, but use as little as possible. The apples should not boil.
  8. Place the seasoned root vegetables in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven until they are tender.

The bill

Bengalese apple

  • clarified butter or oil paint: 2 tablespoons$1.76
  • Un kilo of unpeeled and chopped apples$0.86
  • Turmeric powder: a small amount$0.19
  • Chili powder (preferably, not too spicy – for example, Kashmiri chili powder): a small amount$0.15

Total$2.96

that's $0.74 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • clarified butter or oil paint: 2 tablespoons
  • Panch puran: 2 tablespoons
  • Un kilo of unpeeled and chopped apples
  • Turmeric powder: a small amount
  • Chili powder (preferably, not too spicy – for example, Kashmiri chili powder): a small amount

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