The absolutely great thing about blogging is the new things you get to learn every single day! Lal Bhopla (Kaddu or Gummidikaya) is a staple in our home. I normally use it to make Lal Bhopla Bharit, traditional Andhra Gummidikaya Koora, Mathanga Erissery or then Mukkala Pulusu.
The other day I was just looking for something else to do with the Lal Bhopla or Kaddu that I had at home and came across this marvellous recipe for Khatti Meethi Teekhi Kaddu ki Sabzi. It got done in a jiffy (a major requirement on working days) and tasted absolutely great with both rotis and rice.
The sweet taste of the kaddu was enhanced by the jaggery while the amchur and red chilli powder provided the the tangy and spicy elements.
How to Make Khatti Meethi Teekhi Kaddu ki Sabzi
Serves: 4
Time: 35 to 45 Minutes
Ingredients
- Lal Bhopla, Kaddu, or Red Pumpkin – 1/2 Kg
- Grated Jaggery or Sugar – 1 tbsp
- Red Chilli Powder – 2/3 tsp
- Amchur Powder – 3/4 tsp
- Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
- Garam Masala – 1/3 tsp
- Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
- Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
- Fenugreek Seeds – 6 or 8
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Salt to Taste
- Fresh Coriander Leaves – 1/2 a Handful
Method
- Peel and dice the red pumpkin into 1/2″ cubes.
- In a kadhai or wok, heat the oil.
- Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add the fenugreek seeds and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and pumpkin pieces.
- Mix well till the pieces are well coated.
- Stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add about 1/3 cup water.
- Cover and cook till the pumpkin pieces are cooked. Stir occasionally. You know the pumpkin pieces are done when You can just cut them with a spoon.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add jaggery, amchur, and red chilli powder.
- Mix well.
- Season with salt as required.
- Mix well.
- Cover and let the Khatti Meethi Teekhi Kaddu ki Sabzi rest for about 10 minutes.
- Just before serving, add finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Enjoy with rotis or pooris!
Tips
- I used mustard oil. You can use any vegetable oil. If you are using mustard oil, be sure that you heat it to the smoking point and till it turns white before using it for cooking; otherwise you will have a bitter taste.
- You can also add some ginger garlic paste in step 5. I did not and the Kaddu ki Sabzi tasted just great.
- Be careful while cooking the Kaddu as it can turn to mush quite easily.
- I did not really think the Garam Masala was needed. The next time around I will try it without. 🙂
pumpkin is my fav veg – will def be trying thid!
Do do…. You will not be disappointed. 🙂
🙂 You are right about new recipes. You do this dish with sweet potato it comes out equally good.
This looks delicious and easy! Besides pumpkin or sweet potato, which other vegetables would you recommend ?
Thank you!!!
Hello Lia,
I have tried with just pumpkin and now Parwati has recommended sweet potato. I will leave a comment if I try this curry with some other vegetable; cannot think of one off hand!
Thank you Aruna for your reply. I was thinking of white potatoes would work well too? I really love this recipe but I can’t find pumpkin in New York these days…it’s only available in stores in the autumntime. I like sweet potato too!
Have a lovely rest of your Sunday and thank you for sharing these amazing recipes. My goal this year is to learn how to cook more Indian recipes — and your blog is perfect for that!
Cheers!
*Lia
Thank you for the kind words. Do let me know if I can help in anyway. 🙂
Will do!! Thank you again:)
I like mild sweetness in curry and with spice mix u used I can imagine the taste of this curry
I am so so enjoying my blogging journey; discovering so many new cuisines and tastes. Yes, it is exciting and fun!
Somehow I got used to using kaddu for sambhar and pachadi. Need to start using it for subzis too. Love the combination of flavors.
Aruna..by Red pumpkin,do u mean the regular pumpkin we get in the Indian Markets?I have a pumpkin in my refrigerator now..Do reply 🙂
Yes, the regular pumpkin.it is just that Ash Gourd is called Safed Bhopla and so the qualification 🙂
Ok good..I m trying it now
Do let me know how it turns out. 🙂
I have a piece of pumpkin in my fridge and didn’t know what to do with it until I saw this lovely recipe!
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Hey aruna! I made this & loved it so muchè We served it with grilled whole fish! So divine too! 🙂 x