Gujarati Marwari Style Pumpkin & Potatoes (Aloo Kaddu ki Sabzi)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Gujarati/Marwari/Rajasthani Cuisine

Gujarati/Marwari Style Pumpkin & Potatoes (Aloo Kaddu ki Sabzi)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Pumpkin (Kaddu)- 450 Grams, Cubed

Potatoes (Aloo)- 450 Grams, Cubed

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 2 Tbsp.

Bay leaf- 2

Cassia Bark- ½ Inch Stick

Green Cardamoms- 2 to 3

Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana)- ¼ Tsp.

Nigella/Onion Seeds (Kalonji)- 1 Tsp.

Coriander Powder- 1 Tsp.

Cumin Powder- ½ Tsp.

Hing- a Pinch

Red Chilli Powder- ½ Tsp.

Turmeric Powder- ½ Tsp.

Tomato- 2 Medium, Finely Chopped

Water- ½ Cup

Salt- To Taste

Sugar-

Dry Mango Powder (Amchur)- 1 Tsp.

Method:

Heat Ghee, Add Bay leaf, Cassia, Green Cardamoms, Methi Seeds, Onion Seeds & Sauté till the Seeds Crackle

Add Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Hing, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder & Sauté

Add Tomato & Cook till they are Tender

Add Potatoes, Pumpkin Water, Cover & Cook for about 20 Minutes or till they are done

Add Salt, Sugar, Amchur Powder & Combine Well

Serve Hot with Phulka, Parantha, or just as a part of a Gujarati Meal!

Tips:

Another variety of  the Famous American Pumpkin is the Butternut Squash

 

Another variety of Disco Pumpkin is available which can be used, it tends to be bit more Sweeter


Another Variety comes with a Dark Forest Green Skin with Cream Spots

Traditionally Clarified Butter (Ghee) is used & 
Can add Chat Masala if Amchur is not available

In Rajasthan, this Gravy dish is served with Urad Dal Puris!

In Gujarat, this is served with Puris as well!

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