Hara Kaddu Sabji (Green Pumpkin Curry)

This simple dish tastes great with hot parathas (pan-fried Indian flatbread). Team with a dal and you've got a terrific vegetarian meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound green pumpkin chopped in small cubes
• 1 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds
• Pinch of asafetida
• 1 dry whole red chili
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
• 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp mustard oil

Method:

• Heat the oil in a pan and add asafetida, whole dry red chilies and methi seeds.
• When the seeds begin to splutter, add the garlic and stir-fry till brown.
• Add pumpkin and fry for a minute. Add salt, chili powder, turmeric and stir to mix well.
• Add the green chilies and cook covered till pumpkin is cooked. Mix in amchoor powder.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.