Kaddu ki Sabzi
This version of Kaddu ki sabzi is a burst of flavours. It is a sweet, spicy and tangy. Easy and quick to make and makes for a delicious lunch and dinner recipe.
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.
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Notes
• Prepare in mustard oil for best taste.
• Do not replace tamarind with anything else for sourness. Tamarind gives a perfect taste.
• Grate jaggery (gur) before using.
• Use lots of coriander leaves at the end, for freshness.
• Balance the flavour of tamarind and jaggery as per taste.