Khatta Meetha Kaddu - Upas Sabji

Serves 3

Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 20-25 mins

Ingredients :
Pumpkin - 500 gms.
Green Chillis - 2 Nos. ( Finely chopped)
Ginger - 1/2 inch. (Finely Chopped)
Fresh Coriander Leaves - for garnish.
Fenugreek Seeds - 1/2 Tsp.
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp.
Turmuric Powder - 1 Tsp.
Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp.
Lemon Juice - 1.5 Tsp.
Asafoetida - a pinch.
Oil
Salt / Rock Salt
Sugar
Water


Method :
1) Cut pumpkin in cubes.
2) Heat oil in a pan. Add fenugreek seeds and asafoetida. Cook till seeds are brown.
3) Add green chillies. Add pumpkin. Add some salt to help pumpkin leave its juices. Mix well.
4) Add turmeric, coriander powder, ginger, chilli powder and mix well.
5) Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and let it cook till pumpkin is tender.
6) Add 1 teaspoon sugar, lemon juice, coriander leaves . Mix well and leave to cook for 1-2 mins.

Tips :
1) For upas or vrat avoid turmeric powder.