Red Pumpkin Bhaji/Sabzi

So, let's start with the recipe.

Ingredients:

1) Pumpkin (skin removed & cut into cubes) - 200 grams

2) Oil - 1 tablespoon

3) Jeera - 1/4 cup

4) Chopped onion - 1

5) Asafetida(Hing) - A pinch

6) Coconut (Scraped) - 1/4 Cup

7) Green chillies - 1-2

8) Curry leaves - 5-6 leaves

9) Mustard seeds - 1 Teaspoon

10) Salt - As per taste

11) Fresh coriander leaves - To Garnish

Method:

1) Add oil to the pan. Add Mustard Seeds and let them crackle. Then add cumin seeds (Jeera), Curry leaves and chopped Green Chillies & stir fry for a few seconds.

2) Add Chopped Onion & let it fry until it gets moist.

3) Add Asafetida (Hing)

4) Add Pumpkin cubes & mix well. Add water to cook. Place a lid on the pan & let the pumpkins cook until soft. ( 10-12 minutes)

5) Once the pumpkin is cooked, add salt and scraped coconut to it. Garnish the dish with fresh coriander & serve hot.

NOTE : This pumpkin bhaji/ sabji can also be prepared in a satvik way without adding onion or garlic to it.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN :

1) Promotes immunity.

2) Contains Vitamin A, E & C.

3) Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.

4) Contains Zinc.

5) Source of Iron.

6) A good source of fibre.

FACT : Scientifically pumpkin is a fruit, because anything that starts from a flower is botanically a fruit.

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