Tuesday 6 September 2011

Red Pumpkin Raita (Updated)

Ingredients:
2 cup cubes of red pumpkin (cut pumpkin into medium-sized cubes discarding seeds and tough skin)
2-3 tbsp curd
2 tbsp finely chopped onion (optional)
1/2 tsp grated ginger (as per taste)
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
1 green chilli chopped (optional)
1 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
pinch of asafetida (hing)
salt to taste

Method:
1. Pressure cook pumpkin with a cup of water for 2-3 whistles and let it cool.
2. Remove excess water and mash it with a fork leaving a few small pieces.
3. Add curd, onion, coriander, ginger and salt and mix well.
4. In a tadka vessel, heat ghee. Add cumin, asafetida and chili.  Pour it over the raita and mix well.
5. Serve as a side dish

 

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