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Kaddu ki Sabzi

Kaddu ki Sabzi

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Sweet spiced pumpkin curry, Satvik style.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pumpkin, peeled ' cubed (red/yellow variety works best)
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil (or ghee)
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • A pinch of hing
  • 1–2 green chilies, chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp jaggery (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp amchur or a squeeze of lemon (optional for tang)
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  • Heat the Oil
  • Warm mustard oil till it smokes lightly (if using).
  • Add cumin, hing, green chilies. Let them crackle.
  • Add the Pumpkin
  • Toss in pumpkin cubes. Add turmeric, red chili, salt. Mix well.
  • Cook Gently
  • Add ½ cup water. Cover and cook on low until pumpkin softens completely (10–15 mins).
  • Mash ' Sweeten
  • Mash some of the pumpkin with the back of a spoon. Add jaggery and amchur/lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 mins to thicken slightly.
  • Serve Warm
  • Best with poori, kachori, or plain paratha. Also lovely with jeera rice.