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Vibrant Pumpkin Dish

The Perfect Balance of Sweet and Sour: A Delicious Recipe for Khatta Mitha Kaddu ki Subzi

Khate Mitha Haridwar style Kaddu Ki Subzi, a sweet and tangy delight with aromatic spices, a culinary journey into mountain cuisine.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Cooking tips, Healthy cooking, Homemade recipe, Indian cuisine, Mustard oil, Nutritious pumpkin, Pumpkin recipe Sweet and sour pumpkin Seasonal dish Healthy cooking Mustard oil Indian cuisine Cooking tips Nutritious pumpkin Homemade recipe Side dish, Seasonal dish, Sweet and sour pumpkin
Servings: 4
Author: Amita

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Mustard oil/ Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 2 nos Red Chilli whole
  • 1 nos Bay Leaf
  • 1/8 tsp Asafoetida Hing
  • 1 pc Black Cardamom
  • 1 inch Cinnamon or Cassia
  • 500 gm Pumpkin Red
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilly Dry
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Jaggery grated
  • 1 tsp Dry Mango powder

Instructions

Cleaning and Cutting the Pumpkin:

  • Begin by removing the seeds from the pumpkin.
    Cut Pumpkin
  • Dice the pumpkin into evenly sized small cubes.
    Diced Fresh Pumpkin

Recipe Preparation:

  • Heat up a pan with your choice of oil. I'm partial to the distinctive flavour of mustard oil, but feel free to use your preferred cooking oil.
    Heating oil in a Vessel
  • Add fenugreek seeds and let them splutter. Then, introduce the following ingredients one after the other: asafoetida, broken red chilli, cassia or cinnamon, black cardamom, and bay leaf.
    Heating oil in pan
  • Swiftly toss in the diced pumpkin to prevent the spices from burning. Give everything a quick mix.
    Pumpkin Subzi, Cooked Perfectly
  • Sprinkle in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Saut? until the raw aroma of the spice powder dissipates.
    Spicing Up the Dish
  • Add water to the mix.
    Pouring water into container
  • Cover the vessel and let the pumpkin gently cook on a low flame or induction setting for about 15 minutes.
    Lid covering slow cooking dish.
  • Uncover the pot. The pumpkin should now be beautifully soft, as showcased in the accompanying photo.
    Pumpkin cooking doneness check
  • Use a ladle to mash the pumpkin to a desirable consistency.
    Mashing Pumpkin for Subzi
  • It's time to add a delightful twist of flavours! Incorporate jaggery or sugar, along with dry mango powder. If you're using jaggery, grate or break it into small pieces for quick and even dissolution.
    Jaggery and Mango Powder

Serving Suggestion:

  • This sweet and sour masterpiece pairs wonderfully with Poori (Deep fried flat bread) or your favorite flatbread. It's an excellent side dish that complements your meals perfectly.
  • Get ready to savor the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in every bite. Happy cooking!
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