Kaddu ki sabzi
Pumpkin is called kaddu in Hindi, and curry is called sabzi. This style of pumpkin curry is popular in Konkani cuisine, specially at temples and is popularly known as dudde khatkhato (dudhya katkao or dudhia khatkhato). Since no onion or garlic is added to this sabzi, you can also make this pumpkin curry for Navratri fasting and vrat days. Serve this pumpkin coconut curry with rice, flatbread, or dinner rolls for a complete meal. Check out Navratri fasting recipes and Indian vegetarian dinner recipes.
Ingredients
Pumpkin: Pumpkin with green or orange skin is used. You can also try with squash. Jaggery: For sweetness. You can use brown sugar or sugar instead. Green chilies: To balance the sweetness. Curry leaves: For flavors. For the curried pumpkin masala, use Coriander seeds, urad dal, coconut, red chile powder, and coconut oil. For tempering, oil, mustard seeds, and curry leaves are used. Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
Wash the chopped pumpkins. Add the pumpkins, jaggery, green chilies, and salt to a thick-bottomed pan with enough water to cover them. Close the lid and bring the mixture to a nice boil until the pumpkins are cooked.
Making of the masala
Add oil, coriander seeds, and urad dal and roast in a pan on medium flame until aromatic. Keep this aside. Add the grated coconut to a mixie jar or blender with red chilies, roasted dal and coriander seeds and water. Blend it to a thick smooth paste.
Making of the curry
Once the pumpkin is cooked, add the ground masala and water for the desired consistency. Bring this to nice boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds; when they start to splutter, add the curry leaves and switch off the flame. Add this tempering to the pumpkin gravy. Serve hot with steamed rice, and enjoy.
Tips
Adjust the chilies and jaggery based on your liking. A small lemon-sized ball of tamarind can be added while grinding if desired.
The video was taken while making this temple-style dudhya khatkhato in India, and pictures were taken in America using the seasonal orange pumpkin. The recipe remains the same.
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Recipe card
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