Kaddu Ki Sabji or Pumpkin Sabzi is easy, extremely delicious, healthy, vegan preparation of pumpkin with spices, seasonings and jaggery or sugar. Also known as khatta meetha kaddu, is best enjoyed with hot puffed puris. A no onion no garlic kaddu sabzi recipe you definitely love . Here is how to make kaddu ki sabji recipe step by step in just 15 minutes.
Kaddu ki Sabji, a well versed Indian dish served hot with puris or parathas or even phulkas. In northern India, it is popularly known as Kohde ke Sabzi also. Majorly served in Breakfast but it is not bound to breakfast only. Rather, you can serve over at Lunch and Dinner as well.
I know, not everyone love Kaddu (Pumpkin). But, honestly, this kaddu ki sabzi will surely be your favourite, once you make it and savour it. A homely comfort meal that can definitely beat any heavy or rich meal, you bet.
Ingredients we need for Kaddu ki Sabji
Coming down to the ingredients, let me tell you, this kaddu sabzi recipes involves few basic ingredients only.
So, we need pumpkin of course, cut them into small cubes, that has to be cut into cubes. Then, we need a mix of spices that is popular as panch phoran. Panchphoran includes, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and nigella seeds.
Spices powders that will go into it are, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.
As the name also says Khatta Meetha, which means sour and sweet. So, the recipe calls of addition of dry mango powder for sour and tangy hint. And, jaggery or sugar for sweet touch. However, if you do not have dry mango powder (amchur) with you, then simply swap it with lemon juice.
For Spiciness, we are adding green chilies and dried red chilies. You can indeed give the spiciness to the dish as per your liking. 🙂 Cook this kaddu ki sabji in mustard oil only for the best flavours. But, if you do not have it or do not like it, go on ahead with regular vegetable oil.
The combination of all these hot spices comes up with a deliberate flavor of the North-Indian household. Also, I missed mentioning that I cook the Khatta Meetha Kaddu with the peels on, since it gives out an immense flavor to the dish. Although it can be made without the peels, but the Pumpkin gets too soft and mushy and later moistens easily.
Health benefits of Pumpkin (Kaddu)
Do you know that pumpkin is one of the healthiest Vegetable with tins of benefits? Here are some of the health benefits which you might not be aware of so far. It gives fuller feel to a human body i.e it only consists of 50 calories per cup and 3 grams of Fibre.
A cup of cubed pumpkin contains almost twice the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A, which promotes good vision. So you know now it's good for eye sight as well. Pumpkin prevents Hyper-Tension and helps lowering Blood Pressure. Also it helps getting a fulfilling sleep and a healthier Heart.
The combination of all these hot spices comes up with a deliberate flavor of the North-Indian household. Also, I missed mentioning that I cook the Khatta Meetha Kaddu with the peels on, since it gives out an immense flavor to the dish. Although it can be made without the peels, but the Pumpkin gets too soft and mushy and later moistens easily.
I'm listing the Ingredients and the Method, Do give it a shot.
How to make Kaddu Ki Sabji Recipe - Step by Step
In a pan or kadai, heat mustard oil until smoky. Reduce the heat to low and add panchphoran and dried red chilies, fry fro few seconds
Add kaddu, green chilies and sauté on high for 3-4 minutes
Then, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and mix. Sprinkle few drops of water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Now add garam masala powder, jaggery or sugar, and amchur or lemon juice, mix. Cook for another few minutes until soft but not mushy.
Kaddu ki Sabji is ready to serve. Dish out and serve with hot puris
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Kaddu Ki Sabji
Ingredients
- 400 gms Pumpkin ((Kaddu), cut in small cubes)
- 5-6 Whole dried red chillies
- 1 teaspoon Panchphoran ((mix of fennel, nigella, mustard, fenugreek, cumin))
- 2-3 Green chillies (Crushed or finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon Dried raw mango powder ((Amchur))
- 1 teaspoon Jaggery (Or sugar)
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
Instructions
- In a pan or kadhai, Heat oil until smoky. Reduce the heat to low, add panch phoran and red chillies, allow it to crackle for few seconds
- Add Pumpkin (kaddu), saute on high for 3-4 minutes. Add chopped green chilies and mix
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and mix. Sprinkle few drops of water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes
- Now, add garam masala powder, jaggery/sugar and amchur. Mix well. Cook it until done well but intact and not mushy
- Dish out and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with Pooris and Parathas.
Bhakti
It Is Very Yummy.I will Try for Sure.Thank You For Sharing This Recipe.
Farrukh Aziz
you are welcome Bhakti 🙂
do try it and and let me know your feedback on it
regards