Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

By ParsiCuisine.com 4 comments

Pumpkin seeds are also called “Magaj” or “Magaz” in India and are highly nutritious.

These seeds are one of the ingredients in the parsi favorite “Vasanu”.

Roasted Pumpkin seeds
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

1/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp Paprika

1 Lemon

Method
Mix the pumpkin seeds with paprika, turmeric powder and salt.

Taste and serve with lemon juice squeezed on top.

4 Comments

Megala

Dec 12, 2019, 3:48 am

Love this healthy home-made snacks.

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Sep 9, 2026, 10:12 pm

Thank you for the recipe. How long do we roast in the oven and at what temperature

ParsiCuisine.com

Sep 9, 2026, 10:36 pm

Hi Yasmin, I roast the pumpkin seeds in an air fryer 350 degrees or non-stick pan for 3 minutes or till light brown. Watch carefully since they can burn!
Add spices later.
Rita

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