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KADDU BHAAJI (STIR FRIED PUMPKIN)

KADDU BHAAJI

Nutrient information for ½ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

104

1.7

9.1

6.4

2-3 katoris
25 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal,1800 kcal; you can consume: 1/2 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 kcal, you can consume: 3/4 katori
  • 2 cups pumpkin (kaddu), chunks
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cm piece ginger, crushed
  • 2 small green chillies, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsp groundnut oil

Dry Spices

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ⅛ tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • ¼ tsp mango powder (amchur)
  • Use minimal amount of salt
  1. Peel and wash pumpkin, onion and ginger. Cut the pumpkin into chunks, chop onions, crush ginger, and slice green chillies.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a karahi. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida (hing) and let them splutter. 
  3. Add the chopped onions and cook them until they become transparent.
  4. Add crushed ginger, sliced green chillies and fry for a few minutes. Now, add coriander and turmeric powder. 
  5. Then add pumpkin chunks and sauté it for a few minutes. 
  6. Cook it on low heat with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. After the pumpkin is cooked, mix in the salt and amchur. 
  8. Serve hot, with multigrain roti.

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