Lal Bhoplya Chi Bhaji (Red Pumpkin Bhaji)
Ingredients
  • 1/4 kg Red pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon Grated coconut
  • 2 Red chillies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 2 tablespoons Grated jaggery
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • Salt (As per taste)
Method
Chop the pumpkin into 2 inch cubes.

Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan and add mustard seed, red chillies, turmeric and asafoetida. When the mustard seeds start crackling add the fenugreek seeds. Fry for 1-2 seconds.
Add the chopped pumpkin and saute for 2-3 minutes. Cover and cook for anoth 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour 1/2 cup of water on top of the lid, this enhances steaming. Add water into the pan only if required.

When the pumpkin is half-cooked, add the jaggery and stir well and cook covered till it is thoroughly cooked. Add the coconut and simmer for 2 minutes.

Serve hot with rotis.

Serves : 4 Time : 25 mins.
 
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