Sambhariya kaddu

Sambhariya Kaddu is a easy Gujarati Sabji which can be cooked in 15 to 20 minutes. Below is a Gujarati style recipe, but you can cook it as per your taste by using onions, garlic or other Indian spices.

Recipe Ingredients

* Pumpkin (Kaddu) - 1/2 kg
* Desi Ghee - 2 tbsp
* Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
* Coriander Seeds - 1/2 tsp
* Fenugreek Seeds - 1/2 tsp
* Asafoetida (hing)- a pinch
* Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
* Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
* Dry Red Chillies - 2
* Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
* Sugar - 1 tsp
* Ginger Paste - 1/2 tsp
* Tamarind Paste - 1 tbsp
* Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) - 1
* Salt to taste

Preparation

First wash the pumpkin, clean off the outer skin and cut it into 1/2 inch cube size pieces.

Taka a kadai(wok) and heat desi ghee in it. Once it is hot add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, bay leaf, asafoetida and sauté a little so that these ingredients are mixed properly.

Add ginger paste and kaddu pieces in the kadai and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes on medium flame. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dry red chillies, salt and stir fry for few minutes.

Sprinkle garam masala, cover the wok with a lid and cook till kaddu is half done. Add tamarind and sugar. Mix all the ingredients well and again cook covered on a low flame till fully done.

If your pumpkin is fully ripe(red in colour) avoid sugar and cook with other ingredients only.

Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy it with a Paratha.

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