Lunch

Pumpkin Sabzi (Kaddu)

30 min 3 serves Dt Manthan Sharma
SabziLightElderly

Ingredients

  • •500 g yellow pumpkin, cubed
  • •¼ tsp methi seeds, ½ tsp cumin, pinch asafoetida
  • •¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli, ½ tsp coriander, ½ tsp amchur
  • •Salt, 1 tsp oil, 1 tsp jaggery (optional)
  • •Coriander

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a kadhai. Splutter methi seeds and cumin, add asafoetida.

  2. 2

    Add pumpkin cubes, turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix well. Cover and cook 12-15 min on low, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin is soft.

  4. 4

    Mash lightly for a thick sabzi.

  5. 5

    Add amchur and optional jaggery for a mild sweet-sour taste. Finish with coriander.

  6. 6

    Serve with poori or roti.

Dietitian's tip

Soft and gentle — ideal for the Elderly 60+ and gas-friendly plans.

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Recipe authored by Dt Manthan Sharma · © Dietwalaa