कद्दू का चोखा | Pumpkin Bharta | Kaddu ka Bharta | How to Make Kaddu Chokha | Pumpkin Mash Recipe

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide similar heat, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

coriander leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor, while spinach is more economical.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Butternut squash has a similar texture, while zucchini is often less expensive.

Wash the pumpkin thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.

Peel the pumpkin and cut it into smaller pieces for easier cooking.

Prepare a steamer or pressure cooker with boiling water.

Place the pumpkin pieces in a steaming tray and cover it.

Steam the pumpkin for 15 minutes, checking for softness after 15 minutes and cooking for an additional 5 minutes if necessary.

Once the pumpkin is soft, let it cool down.

Chop 15-20 garlic cloves and 2 green chilies according to taste.

Crush dried curry leaves and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then let it cool slightly.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 0.5 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida to the oil.

Add the chopped garlic, green chilies, and grated ginger to the pan and sauté until the garlic changes color.

Mash the steamed pumpkin in the pan with the sautéed mixture.

Add salt to taste and mix thoroughly.

Finally, add 1 teaspoon of amchur powder and 2 teaspoons of jaggery powder for sweetness, mixing well before serving.

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