Sweet and Sour Red Pumpkin (Khatta Meetha Kaddu)

Ingredients:

250gms red pumpkin; peeled and cubed,

1″ piece of ginger; finely chopped,

A pinch of methi (fenugreek) seeds,

A pinch of heeng (asafoetida),

1/4 tsp turmeric powder,

1/2 tsp red chilli powder,

1/2 tsp garam masala,

Salt to taste,

1/2-3/4 tsp sugar,

Oil for tempering,

Water.

Method:
In a pan/kadhai, heat 1-2 tbsp oil on low flame. Add methi seeds, heeng, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and ginger. Roast for half a minute. Then add chopped pumpkin and roast on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Then add a cup of water, cover and cook until pumpkin becomes tender and soft. Do not over cook else pumpkin will melt. Serve hot with chapatis.

Minal

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