Navratri special recipe: Sitaphal Ki Subzi

(The following Navratri special recipe has been shared by 'Made In Punjab' restaurant situated in Malad, Inorbit Mall)

Ingredients:

500g/1 lb 2 oz Sitaphal

75ml/1/3 cup Mustard Oil

4.5g/1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds

1.5g/1/4  Mustard seeds

4.5g/1 1/2 tsp Turmeric

150g/5 oz Yoghurt (whisk)

3g/1 tsp Yellow Chilli Powder

Salt

6g/2 tsp Amchoor

3g/1 tsp Cumin Powder

0.75g/ 1/2 tsp Garam Masala

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Preparation:

THE MARROW : Peel sitaphal, wash and cut into dices. Blanch in salted boiling water until al dente.

Cooking:

Heat oil in a handi/pan, add fenugreek and mustard seeds, saute over medium heat until it begins 

to crackle, add turmeric and stir. Then stir-in yoghurt, add pumpkin, yellow chilies and salt, bhunno/

stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, add water (approx. 480ml/2 cups), bring to a boil, add amchoor, stir, 

bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, sprinkle cumin powder and garam masala, stir, cover and simmer 

for 15-20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.