Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
4
servings
200 g

Pumpkin

peeled and grated

1.5 cup

Yogurt

0.5 tsp

Red Chili Powder

0.5 tsp

Cumin Powder

1 unit

Green Chili

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Cilantro

roughly chopped

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 tbsp

Oil

Step 1
~4 min

Peel and grate the pumpkin.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 3
~4 min

Add grated pumpkin and a little salt.

Step 4
~4 min

Cook for 3-4 minutes until pumpkin is tender.

Step 5
~4 min

Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 6
~4 min

In a bowl, combine yogurt, salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, green chili, and coriander.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the cooked pumpkin to the yogurt mixture.

Step 8
~4 min

Mix well.

Step 9
~4 min

Serve with Sew Tomato vegetable and Phulka.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust spice levels to your preference.

Chill before serving for a refreshing taste.

Garnish with mint leaves.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with Indian meals.

Serve chilled on a hot day.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sew Tomato Sabzi
Phulka
Biryani
Dal

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as a cooling side dish in North India, especially during summer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Summer
Dinner
Lunch
Party

Popularity Score

65/100

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