Kaddu Subzi
(Cumin and fennel-spiced pumpkin or butternut squash)
Serves: 4 to 6
A splash of autumnal color for your table. Find the herbs and spices in our bulk department.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 1 tablespoon high-heat oil (organic canola, ghee, almond, avocado, etc.) Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional) Add to list
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Add to list
- 2 cup peeled, chopped butternut squash or pumpkin (1-inch cubes) Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric Add to list
- Salt to taste Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste Add to list
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander Add to list
- 1/2 cup water Add to list
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste Add to list
- 1 teaspoon sugar Add to list
Preparation
Heat the oil in a pan. Add mustard, cumin, fennel and fenugreek seeds. When the mustard seeds splutter, add the ginger. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the chopped squash/pumpkin and turmeric. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add salt, cayenne, coriander and water. Cook covered on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add tamarind paste and sugar. Mix well and cook for 5 to 7 more minutes.
Recipe by , PCC Cooks instructor
Source: Sound Consumer, October 2010
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