Lal Bhoplyacha Bhari | Red Pumpkin Raita | Kaddu Raita
Lal Bhoplyacha Bharit is very popular in Maharashtra and is essentially red pumpkin raita. I love the slightly sweet taste of this raita, and of course, this is a cool accompaniment to rotis in summer.
Ingredients
- 150 gms Lal Bhopla, Gummidikaya, Pumpkin (~1 cup of 1” cubes)
- 4 tbsp Dahi/Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Crushed roasted groundnuts
- 1 Pinch Sugar
- Salt to Taste
For Tempering
- 1/2 tsp Ghee
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 or 3 Chopped Green Chillies (~1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the pumpkin into cubes.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of water, and steam for 10 minutes till the pieces break apart when pressed.
- Let the pumpkin cool.
- Use a fork or a spoon and gently mash the pumpkin.
- Add well-beaten yogurt, salt and sugar, and mix well.
- In a ladle, heat the oil.
- Add cumin seeds and fry till they just start to turn brown.
- Add chopped green chillies and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the tempering to the Lal Bhoplyacha Bharit.
- Add the crushed roasted groundnuts.
- Mix well.
- Serve Lal Bhoplyacha Bharit | Kaddu Raita with rotis.