Aloo Aur Kaddu ki Sabzi
Soft potatoes and fibrous red pumpkin cooked with an aromatic tempering of assorted seeds and spices, a couple of traditional spice powders, a dash of curds and tomatoes, the Aloo aur Kaddu ki Subzi is a choice you will not regret, whether for a homely meal or a friendly gathering. It burgeons with flavour and aroma, highlighted further by the finishing touch, a thoughtful sprinkling of tangy amchur powder.
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, nigella seeds, mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the curds, asafoetida, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the potatoes, pumpkin and ½ cup of water, mix well, cover and cook on a slow flame for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes and pumpkin are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the amchur powder, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve immediately.