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**🌙 Crispy Purple Fulko: A Ramadan Tradition Reimagined 🌸**


*(Perfect for Iftar & Family Gatherings!)*  


Hey there, food lovers! 👋 With Ramadan in full swing, I’ve been craving those crispy, golden bites that make Iftar magical. Let me share my *absolute favorite* hack for turning humble eggplant into **Purple Fulko**—a dish so crunchy, fragrant, and satisfying, it’ll disappear before you say “Bismillah!” 😍  


**Why You’ll Love This:**  

✨ **Unbeatable crispiness** (no soggy eggplant here!)  

✨ **Quick prep**—perfect for busy Iftar evenings  

✨ **Authentic flavors** with a whisper of spice 🌶️  


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**🍆 Let’s Make Purple Fulko Together!**  


**You’ll Need:**  

- 1 large eggplant (thinly sliced)  

- 1 cup gram flour (*besan*)  

- ½ cup rice flour  

- ½ cup all-purpose flour  

- Salt to taste 🧂  

- ½ tsp ginger-garlic powder  

- ½ tsp turmeric  

- 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste!)  

- ½ tsp cumin powder  

- A pinch of nigella seeds (*kalonji*)  

- 1 tsp baking powder  

- Water (as needed for a *thick*, lump-free batter)  

- Oil for frying  


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**👩🍳 Simple Steps to Crispy Perfection:**  

1️⃣ **Mix the Dry Stuff:** Combine gram flour, rice flour, all-purpose flour, salt, spices, and nigella seeds.  

2️⃣ **Activate the Crisp:** Right before frying, stir in baking powder and a splash of *hot oil* into the batter. (Secret trick alert! 🔥)  

3️⃣ **Coat & Fry:** Dip eggplant slices into the thick batter, then fry in medium-hot oil until golden and crispy.  

4️⃣ **Drain Smart:** Place fried slices on a paper towel to soak up excess oil—*keeps them crunchy!*  


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**💡 Pro Tips for Iftar Success:**  

- **Timing is Key:** Add baking powder *last* to keep the batter airy.  

- **Double the Batch:** Trust me, these vanish fast!  

- **Serve Fresh:** Pair with mint chutney or a tangy tamarind dip.  


*Wishing you a blessed Ramadan filled with love, warmth, and *lots* of delicious food!*  


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