Kaddu aur Kale Chane ki Curry

Kaddu aur Kale Chane ki Curry

From   Budget Kitchen

Prep: 8 hours

Cook: 30 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Main Course

Type: Rajasthani

A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas

Ingredients

  • Red pumpkin (kaddu), diced 500 gms
  • Soaked overnight and boiled brown Bengal gram (kale chane) ½ cup
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic, chopped 1 tsp
  • Ginger, chopped 1 tsp
  • Medium onion, chopped 1
  • Kokum paste 2 tbsps
  • Coconut milk 1 cup
  • Dry spices
  • Turmeric powder ½ tsp
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder 2 tsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp

Methods

  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic, ginger and onion, mix and saute for 3 minutes or till soft.
  • Take turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt in a small bowl, add 3 tbsps water and mix well. Add this paste to the pan and mix well.
  • Add pumpkin and mix till all the pieces get coated with the masala. Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until pumpkin is soft.
  • Add brown Bengal grams, kokum paste and coconut milk, mix well and cook for 2 minutes or till the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.