Punjabi Style Khatti Meethi Kaddu ki Sabzi
Punjabi style khatti meethi kaddu ki sabzi is very special to me. Every kid or even adult lose their hunger instantly when they get to know its kaddu for lunch/dinner. But I, on the other hand, love this version of kaddu/pumpkin. The balanced mix of sweet, sour and spicy flavours is a treat for taste buds.
I remember even now when as a kid I could eat bowls of kaddu sabzi with even limited rice or roti. My Mom makes the best kaddu ever. I have learned this Punjabi style Khatti Meethi Kaddu recipe from her. However, it took me some time to perfect it. But now that I know what things to keep in mind, I will share with you every little detail to make perfect kaddu (pumpkin) ki sabji.
It can be prepared very quickly and hence makes for a good lunch box recipe for kids to prepare during a busy morning.
Video Recipe -
How to Prepare -
Peel skin nicely and deseed pumpkin. Dice into cubes and wash thoroughly by dipping in a bowl of water. Keep all the spices ready else there is a chance to miss out any.
How to make Punjabi Style Khatti Meethi Kaddu Sabzi –
To make khatti meethi kaddu sabzi, heat mustard oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. Add asafetida (optional) and green chillies. Mix well and cook for half a minute. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Now add diced kaddu (pumpkin) and mix. Add salt and mix well. Cover and cook on a low flame till done. Make sure to stir in between so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once tender add tamarind pulp, jaggery and coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Serve hot.
How to make in Kaddu ki sabzi Pressure Cooker -
It can also be prepared in a pressure cooker for easier and faster cooking but I prefer this version more. However, if you prefer to make it in the pressure cooker on a hectic and busy day, here is how you can do it.
Kaddu/pumpkin has a lot of water content and gets tender quickly. If making in pressure, prepare the tempering and after adding pumpkin add very little water to prevent it from burning. Make sure not to add too much water else it will get mushy (Though I like that version too :-D). If you like to have the pieces of pumpkin/kaddu/squash, in fact, cook it for 1 whistle and switch off the flame.
Open the pressure cooker only when the steam is released by itself. Add tamarind pulp, jaggery and coriander leave only after it is cooked. Mix well and cook on a low flame for 2-3 mins. Serve hot with roti or rice.
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Punjabi Home Style Bhindi Sabzi
How to use mustard oil properly in any recipe (Must read) –
Heat mustard oil till smoking point. Switch off the flame and let it warm a bit. This helps to remove the pungent and raw smell from the oil. Now the oil is ready to be used for the recipe. Switch on the flame and proceed with the recipe.
Which Pumpkin to use for this recipe –
Any pumpkin with either green or orange skin (bhopla/disco) is good for this recipe. However, I prefer making with orange skin also called bhopla/disco/ squash.
How to serve Khatti Meethi Kaddu Sabzi –
Kaddu (Pumpkin) ki sabzi goes well with rice roti or paratha (Indian bread). My preferred choice would be jeera (cumin) rice. Serve alongside some salad and raita to make a complete meal.
Step by Step Instructions of making Kaddu/Pumpkin ki Sabzi at home -
- Heat mustard oil (use method as suggested above) in a pan.
2. Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
3. When spluttered, add asafetida(optional) and green chillies. Mix well and cook for half a minute on a low flame.
4. Also, add turmeric powder, make sure it doesn’t burn. Mix well.
5. Finally, add diced pumpkin and mix.
6. Season with salt and mix well.
7. Cover and cook till pumpkin is soft and tender. Stir in between as and when required. This will take about 12 – 15 mins.
8. Finish with tamarind pulp and jaggery.
9. Mix well and cook for about 2 mins.
10. Garnish with add finely chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
11. Serve hot with rice or roti.
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Kaddu ki Sabzi
Ingredients
- Mustard Oil - 1 Tbsp
- Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
- Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
- Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 Tsp
- Green chilli - 1 No.
- Asafetida optional
- Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
- Diced Pumpkin - 250 gms
- Salt to taste
- Tamarind Pulp - 1 Tbsp
- Jaggery - 1 Tbsp
- Coriander leaves
Instructions
- Heat mustard oil (use method as suggested above) in a pan.
- Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
- When spluttered, add asafetida(optional) and green chillies. Mix well and cook for half a minute on a low flame.
- Also, add turmeric powder, make sure it doesn’t burn. Mix well.
- Finally, add diced pumpkin and mix.
- Season with salt and mix well.
- Cover and cook till pumpkin is soft and tender. Stir in between as and when required. This will take about 12 – 15 mins.
- Finish with tamarind pulp and jaggery.
- Mix well and cook for about 2 mins.
- Garnish with add finely chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
