RED PUMPKIN SUBZI

Ingredients :

Red pumpkin cut into cubes – 1 cup

Salt to taste

Onion finely chopped – 1

Tomatoes finely chopped – 1

Chilli powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – ½ tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Jeera powder – ½ tsp

Amchur powder – ½ tsp

Curry leaves – 4-5

Jaggery – 1 tbsp

Oil – 1 tbsp

Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

To grind into a mixture :

Fresh grated coconut – 4 tsp

Garlic – 2

Sesame seeds – 1 tsp

Ginger – 1”

For tempering :

Oil – 1 tbsp

mustard seeds – 1 tsp

turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Method :

1)     Dry roast the sesame seeds in a small pan

2)     Add the seeds along with the other ingredients for grinding and make a smoothe mixture adding little water, keep aside

3)     In a pan take oil and splutter mustard seeds

4)     Add curry leaves and turmeric powder

5)     Add chopped onions and sauté till light brown

6)     Add tomatoes and sauté till mushy

7)     Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur powder, salt and garam masala, mix well

8)     add the pumpkin and the ground mixture, jaggery

9)     cover and cook till the pumpkins are done

10) garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis