Fall recipes~ Pumpkin Indian curry

We love Pumpkin recipes in fall.We make Pumpkin pie and  Pumpkin soup in fall but there's a lot that can be done with pumpkin. Pumpkin becomes slightly sweetish when cooked and therefore compliments spices very well.Try making this North Indian style pumpkin curry.

In Hindi Pumpkin is known as "Kaddu".

Ingredients:

3 cups of peeled and cubed pumpkin
2 medium onions chopped
1 tbsp grated jaggery
2 dry red chillis

1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds
10 cloves garlic slighly mashed
10 curry leaves
chopped cilantro for garnishing

Method

First of all heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a pan.

Then add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Add cumin seeds,dry red chillis,mashed garlic and curry leaves

Fry them till light brown

Now add chopped onions and fry till transparent

Add the cubed pumpkins,turmeric , salt and let it cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes

Then add chilli powder( if you want) ,coriander powder and jaggery.Mix well.

Add 1/2 cup water; cover and cook on slow fire till pumpkin is soft and cooked

At the end garnish with chopped cilantro.

You can also add sweet potato while making this.

Facts about Pumpkin

>>Pumpkin is really low in calorie (20 cal per 100 g). This is a perfect vegetable for persons who watch their weight.

>>Pumpkin seeds can also be eaten dried and they are and are used in the treatment of many illnesses such as kidney, prostate and gallbladder problems.

>>Pumpkin seeds are high in protein, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper and essential fatty acids

ask my Papa...his fav curry  :) He loves to have this Pumpkin curry with Indian Paratha or chapati.