Khatta Meetha Kaddu- Tangy,sweet and spicy yellow pumpkin and raw mango curry
khatta Meetha Kaddu- Sweet and sour pumpkin (kaddu) sabzi is a specialty of Rajasthan and Uttar pradesh. Though pumpkin is used in all states of India to make different types of curries but this khatta meettha kaddu is very different then all other versions.
Which Pumpkin To choose ?
To make khatta meetha kaddu you can use either the yellow peel or the green peel pumpkin .If you are using yellow peel pumpkin then you have to remove the hard peel but if you are using the green peel wala pumpkin then it is optional to remove the skin as in my family we don’t remove the green peel.
Thickness of the curry depends on personal choice,some prefer to make it as a dry curry and some like it to make semi thick and slightly mashed like the way I made it and some even make it quite thinner like aloo tamatar sabzi. But it taste great which ever way you make it . So it depends on individual choice but the taste remains the same.
How To make Khatta Meetha Kaddu
After chopping pumpkin add it in the tempering. The tempering again is the main ingredient- the main spice in tempering is fenugreek seeds/ methi dana. But addition of some mustard seeds and fennel seeds enhance the taste . Cook till done, addition of water depends on how thick or thin gravy you want to have.
For sourness add chopped raw mangoes, if raw mangos are not available then add mango powder or tamarind pulp.Little sugar should be added to balance the taste and make it khatta meetha/ sweet sour.
Today I am sharing my Moms khatta metha kaddu recipe which every one loves in my family !
In my home town Mathura this kaddu ki subzi is usually served with-
- Khasta kachori
- Daal poori
- Mathura ke dubki waley aloo ki subzi
- Aloo tamatar ki subzi.
- Methi Ki Launji
- Churi Ka Paratha
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Khatti Meethi Kaddu ki sabzi ,Sweet and Sour Pumpkin curry
Ingredients
- 400 gm Pumpkin /kaddu/bhopla chopped
- 2.5 tbsp Raw Mango / Kachcha Aam finely chopped
- 2.5 tbsp Sugar / Chini
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
- 2 Green Chillies / Hari Mirch chopped
- 1/2 inch Ginger / Adrak chopped
- 6 leaves Fresh Mint / Hara Pudina chopped
- 1 tsp Salt / Namak
Tempering /tadka
- 1 Cloves / Lavang
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / Rai
- 3/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Methidana
- 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
- 2 Dried Red Chilli, Whole
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop the pumpkin (traditionally, green skinned pumpkin is not peeled, only yellow skinned pumpkin is peeled.but its okay if you'd like to peel the green pumpkin too. Nobody gets hurt. 🙂 ).
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add mustard seeds, fenugreek, cloves and fennel seeds and when seeds start crackling add asafoetida,whole red chilies and chopped green chillies.
- Now add chopped pumpkin, ginger, chopped raw mango and all the spices EXCEPT sugar.
- Mix well and add 3/4 cup water and pressure cook for 2 whistles or cook in a pan till it become soft to touch.
- Then open the cooker and add sugar and mint leaves and cover and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve
I made my kaddu sabji by frying onions first then added fresh ginger and fresh green chillies and rest I made exactly like yours. I came across your recepie after I made the sabji. I will try without onions next time.. thanks for sharing such a good recepie.
Thank You Amita,Do try my version ,waiting for your feedback 🙂
Looks good, i will try this for sure 🙂
Easy n heathy pumpkin sabji
I liked the recipe.. I have already ordered the ingredients from http://thespicemarket.in, waiting to make it a reality for eating.. I wish I just follow it properly and do it well. Thanks for it, it was worth reading.
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Love this subzi. I am making it today :)Thanks for a wonderful recipe, aunty !
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super yummy…
Slurp,irresistible and fingerlicking curry.
Delicious looking pumpkin curry! Loved the pic too.
Yummy delicious tempting curry!!
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Anything with pumpkin really tastes good..Loved the curry
delicious preparation … love this subji…
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looks soooo inviting
I love pumpkins in any form and this sounds so good Anjana ji..Will definitely give a try 🙂
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Tempting recipie
love this recipe …bookmarked most probably will make it tonight.
Nice play of flavors
Pumpkin and raw mango, a great combination. It looks juicy. light and adorable.
Woow, Cant imagine the taste..Yumm..
Delicious subzi.. Very inviting.
Looks Yum!
I have been wanting to try this recipe from quite sometime . Thank You for the recipe
this looks so good, love savory pumpkin dishes
Hi Anjana ji…You have a wonderful space here too..This sabzi is one of my fav and would definitely love to try your version…Do visit my other blog as well at http://eveydayindiancooking.blogspot.com/
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WOW, looks amazing 🙂