A comforting Indian pumpkin curry cooked with warming spices, tangy amchoor, and a touch of jaggery for balance. This sweet and spicy kaddu sabzi is delicious with roti, puri, or rice.
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Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Curry (Kaddu Sabzi)
A comforting Indian pumpkin curry cooked with warming spices, tangy amchoor, and a touch of jaggery for balance. This sweet and spicy kaddu sabzi is delicious with roti, puri, or rice.
Ingredients
- 500 grams pumpkin peeled and cut into cubes
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 2 dried red chillies
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds methi seeds
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida hing
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin and coriander powder dhana jeera
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon amchoor powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons jaggery or brown sugar
Garnish
- 2 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai or deep pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
- Add cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds and sauté briefly.
- Add dried red chillies and a pinch of asafoetida.
- Add the pumpkin cubes and stir well to coat in the spices.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, ground cumin and coriander powder, garam masala, salt, jaggery, and amchoor powder.
- Mix well and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add enough water to create a gravy-like consistency (about 1 cup or as needed).
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender but not mushy.
- Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Notes
- Adjust water quantity depending on how thick or saucy you prefer the curry.
- The balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavours can be adjusted to taste.
- Best served with roti, puri, or steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 11021IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
The natural sweetness of the pumpkin against the gentle warmth of spices and a touch of jaggery is such a lovely balance, and this is one of those simple everyday sabzis I make again and again because it comes together so quickly and pairs so well with a stack of warm rotis.
Unknown says
I just love pumpkin recipes, sweet and savory - I'll have to give this a try!
Unknown says
This meal looks so delicious and comforting! Need to try it this autumn!