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Monday, November 22, 2010

pumpkin and potato subji

Got pumpkin? Try this recipe:


INGREDIENTS:
4 c fresh pumpkin, cubed
4 c potato, cubes
3 T ghee
1/2 t mustard seeds,
1 t kalonji seeds (available at asian grocery)
1 cinnamon stick, 
1/4 t hing
2 cardamom pod seeds
2 whole cloves
2 bay leaves (opt)
1 t ground coriander
1/2 t fenugreek seeds
1 c yogurt
1 t ground roasted cumin
1/4 t chili powder
1/2 t turmeric
1/2 t sugar
2/3 c water
1 t lemon juice


PREPARATION:
1. Chaunce in ghee the mustard seeds, kalonji seeds, and cinnamon stick. When mustard starts popping add hing, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, coriander, fenugreek seeds and yogurt and pumpkin and potatoes in quick succession.
2. Add the cumin, chili powder, turmeric, sugar and water. Stir and bring to a boil.
3. Then lower the heat, cover and cook until the vegies are tender.
4. Stir in lemon juice.

VARIATION: pumpkin and potato w/ peas and cauliflower
1 t mustard, 2 cloves, 1/2 t fenugreek, 1/4 t hing, 1 t coriander, 1 t gr. roasted cumin, 1/2 t bl. pepper, 1/2 t turmeric, 1 t brown sugar

Don't feel like cutting up and peeling a pumpkin? Bake it semi tender first, peel and chop and add to the potatoes when near done.