# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and grated
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Binders & Fillers
04 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plus extra for coating
05 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Frying
12 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
13 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
# Directions:
01 - Place grated pumpkin in a clean kitchen towel and firmly squeeze to remove excess liquid.
02 - In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, cumin, smoked paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until mixture holds together.
03 - Shape mixture into small nuggets, about 1 tablespoon each, ensuring uniform size.
04 - Roll each nugget in panko breadcrumbs to achieve an even coating.
05 - Heat approximately 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
06 - Fry nuggets in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 3–4 minutes per side.
07 - Transfer cooked nuggets to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
