KADDU KI SUBZI

A Rajasthani style red pumpkin vegetable.

Preparation Time : 10 min.
Cooking Time : 8 min 30 sec.

Serves 2.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups red pumpkin (kaddu), cubed
1 bay leaf
6 mm. (1/4") stick cinnamon
2 cloves
2 green cardamoms
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek (methi) seeds
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
3/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon coriander-cumin seed (dhania-jeera) powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tablespoons finely chopped tomato
1 tablespoon fresh curds
1/2 teaspoon amchur (dry mango) powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon ghee
salt to taste

Method
1.Combine the ghee, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, nigella seeds, mustard seeds,
fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seed powder and turmeric
powder in a shallow glass bowl and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
2.Add the chopped tomato and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
3.Add the pumpkin cubes and salt, cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
4.Allow to stand for 2 minutes and then add the curds, amchur powder and sugar and mix
well. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
5.Serve hot with puris.