Kolokithokeftedes (pumpkin Patties)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups grated pumpkin pulp, strained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• sesame seeds, sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except flour, oil, and sesame seed sauce; blend well.
• 2 shape into 2-inch patties, and roll in flour.
• 3 fry in vegetable oil until golden brown. drain on paper towels.
• 4 serve warm accompanied by sesame seed sauce (optional).