Khatte Meethe Kaddu

Khatte Meethe Kaddu

Tickle your taste buds with this sweet and sour subzi. The versatile pumpkin can be cooked within minutes and makes this an ideal dish to whip up when you are in a hurry.

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 7 mins
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) , cut into big cubes
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 whole dry red chillies
1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of sugar
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

For The Garnish1 tsp ginger (adrak) julliennes

Method

1. Combine the fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds and cumin seeds in a microwave-proof plate and microwave on high for ½ minute. Coarsely pound the seeds and keep aside.
2. Combine the oil and the coarsely pounded spices in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Add the dry red chillies, ginger and tomatoes and microwave on high for 1 minute.
4. Add the pumpkin, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, sugar, salt and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once after 2 ½ minutes.
5. Serve hot garnished with ginger.