KODHA NU SHAAK/ PUMPKIN STIR FRY
Kodha Nu Shaak/ Pumpkin Stir Fry is a simple, but very flavourful way of preparing an easy side dish or sabji, Gujarati style. Served hot with some roti or paratha and a dal it is a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pumpkin cubes approx 700g after removing the skin
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 - 2 chillis sliced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder optional
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
- When it is hot, add cumin seeds.
- Add chopped chillis and ginger and fry for a few seconds.
- Add turmeric powder if the pumpkin is pale in colour. If it is deep orange then there is no need to add it.
- Add the pumpkin cubes and salt.
- Mix well and cover the pan. Lower the heat and let it cook till it is just done.
- Keep and eye on it as you don't want to pumpkin to overcook.
- Mix in the lemon juice and garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve with hot rotlis or parathas.
Notes
- I used fresh red chilli to make the sabji appear colourful.
- Can use thinly sliced ginger if you like.
- Add 2 tbsps of water if the pumpkin takes too long to cook.
- If you are not serving the sabji immediately, take the cover off and cover it with a net cover. You don't want mushy pumpkin. Heat it up before serving.