Rajastani Kaddu aur Aloo ki Subzi - Rajastani Pumpkin and Potato Curry

A simple Pumpkin and Potato Side from Rajastan



Ingredients (Serves 6-8)

Pumpkin 5-6 cups (about 1/2 a big one)
Potato cubed 4 cups (about 3 big ones)
Tomato 2
Curd 2 tbsp

Bay leaf 2
Clove 4
Cardamom 2
Star Anise 2
Kala Jeera 1 tsp (optional)
Cumin 2 tsp

Chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp

Amchur powder 1 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Oil and Salt to taste

Method of Preparation

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, clove, cardamom, star anise, kala jeera and cumin

2. When it sizzles, add chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric. Give it a quick stir.

3. Add the cubed pumpkin and potatoes. Mix well.

4. Make a paste of the tomato. After a couple of minutes, add tomato paste to pan along with the curd. Mix well.

5. Add 1 cup of water (or as required). Cover and cook till the veggies are cooked.

6. Add amchur powder, salt and sugar. Mix well..

Serve with puris or rotis.