Indian Pumpkin – Masala Kaddu

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp black cumin (Kalonji) or onion seeds (Nigella), alternatively mustard seeds
• 2 red chili peppers, dried
• 1 onion(s)
• 450 g pumpkin(s), in pieces
• 1 tsp, leveled salt
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

simple, vegan, Indian

Heat the oil in a pan or wok until quite hot. Add the kalonji or mustard seeds and the chilies and sizzle for about 15 seconds. Add the onion and fry until golden brown. Add the pumpkin pieces, turmeric, chili powder, and salt, sprinkle with pepper, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the pumpkin reaches the desired consistency. Masala Kaddu tastes wonderful with basmati rice! It’s a great second dish in an Indian meal (e.g., with butter chicken). If you want to make it as a main course for 4 people, double the amount and use two pans or a wok so the pumpkin pieces soften evenly.