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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Spicy Pumpkin / Butternut Winter Squash




Kaddu ki sabji is a popular dish served with roti, puri or parathas in northern India and Pakistan and commonly served for holidays, festivals and other special occasions. It has a slightly sweet flavor that is nicely offset by the heat of the chilis and the tang of the mango powder.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

approx 4 cups of 1 inch cubed pumpkin
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 chilis chopped
1/2 tsp fenugreek seed
1/2 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp mango powder
1/2 tsp sugar
red pepper to taste
salt to taste
2 Tb oil

Directions

1. Heat the oil in small wok (khadahi) or skillet and when hot add the fenugreek and cumin seeds and let them sizzle until brown.
2. Turn the heat down a little and add onion, garlic and chilies.
3. Cook until the onions are nicely browned but take care to not burn the garlic.
4. Add the spices and pumpkin and toss.
5. Turn the heat to low and cover and cook until pumpkin or squash or kaddu is soft and mash able.
6. Toss occasionally until pumpkin is separates oil. Serve and enjoy.


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