Khatta Mitha Kaddu

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

750 gms red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu)
1/2 cup oil
1/8 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp roasted fenugreek (methi) seeds , powdered
1 tsp roasted fennel seeds (saunf) , powdered
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) , powdered
1 tbsp ginger (adrak) julliennes
3 to 4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp sugar
20 gms tamarind (imli) pulp
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing

Method :

Peel, deseed and chop the pumpkin into 2 to 3 cm cubes. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a kadahi and add the asafoetida, pounded fenugreek, fennel and cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the ginger and the whole red chillies and sauté till lightly coloured.Add the pumpkin and saute on a high flame till it looks glossy.Add salt, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, chilli powder and sugar, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes.Add the tamarind, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.Serve hot garnished with coriander.