Caribbean Pumpkin Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs cooked pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
oil (for frying)
confectioners' sugar (optional)

Preparation

Mix together pumpkin, sugar, flour, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and egg. Mix well.
Heat shallow amount of oil in a frying pan.
Drop mixture by tablespoon-full into hot oil and fry over medium-low heat until golden brown on each side.
Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.
Dust with Confectioner's Sugar for a sweeter dish!