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Curried Pumpkin (Kaddu Sabzi)

2605kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
This easy spiced pumpkin dish (kaddu sabzi) is a simple and comforting way to enjoy pumpkin. Cooked with cumin seeds, coriander, and turmeric, the naturally sweet pumpkin softens into a lightly mashed, flavorful vegetable dish that pairs perfectly with roti or rice.
Servings 2 portions
Course Entree
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil use your preferred oil or ghee
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 pounds Pumpkin
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar

Method

Preparation
  1. Remove the seeds and the stringy portion of the pumpkin and put it aside. Peel the pumpkin and cut up the flesh into small chunks.
    Cubed Pumpkin
    2. Smaller chunks cook faster and allow the pumpkin to soften evenly.
Cooking the Pumpkin
  1. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds.
    1 tbsp Olive Oil, 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    Cumin seeds being fried
  2. When the cumin seeds start to sizzle add the pumpkin, coriander powder, turmeric and salt.
    2 pounds Pumpkin, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, 1/4 tsp Turmeric, 1/2 tsp Salt
    3. Add cumin seeds only after the oil is hot. They should begin to sizzle within a few seconds — this releases their aroma and flavors the oil.
  3. Add 1 tbsp water and mix well.
    4. Pumpkin naturally releases moisture as it cooks, so only a small splash of water is needed to prevent sticking.
  4. Cover the pan and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Stir about every 5 minutes and check if cooked. The pumpkin is cooked when you can easily mash it with a spoon.
    5. Stir every few minutes to prevent sticking. Pumpkin softens quickly, so keep the heat moderate and avoid overcooking.
  5. When the pumpkin is cooked turn off the heat, add the sugar and mash it with the end of the spatula.
    1/4 tsp Sugar
    6. Mash only partially. The goal is a soft, slightly chunky texture rather than a smooth puree.
    A small amount of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and balances the spices.

Nutrition

Serving1 portionCalories2605kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein137gFat230gSaturated Fat40gPolyunsaturated Fat96gMonounsaturated Fat79gTrans Fat0.3gSodium615mgPotassium3698mgFiber28gSugar7gVitamin A79IUVitamin C9mgCalcium221mgIron41mg

Notes

It is a lot more convenient to buy pumpkin that is already peeled, cleaned and chunked. For this recipe you need around 1.5 pounds of pumpkin chunks.

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