Dry Buff & Pumpkin Mix Recipe With Rice | Village Style Cooking & Eating | Countryside Life Nepal

dried buffalo meat

🥗Healthier: dried chicken

💰Cheaper: dried beef

Dried chicken or beef can be more accessible and less expensive.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: carrots

Butternut squash offers similar sweetness, while carrots are often less expensive.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Soak dried buffalo meat in water for 30 minutes to rehydrate.

Chop pumpkin into small cubes and set aside.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add green chili, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, stirring to combine.

Add the rehydrated buffalo meat and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.

Incorporate pumpkin cubes and mix well with the meat and spices.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.

Season with salt and lemon juice to taste.

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