Kacha Kumro Torkari | Kaddu Sabji
Kacha Kumro Torkari, also known as Kaddu Ki Sabji, is a delightful Bengali dish made from tender green pumpkin (kacha kumro). This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for everyday cooking and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or Indian bread.
Servings 3 people
Ingredients
- 500 grams green pumpkin or kacha kumro cut in cubes
- 1 onion large, finely chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 green chilies slit
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup tamarind juice 2 lumps of tamarind soaked in 1/4 cup of lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil
Instructions
- Prep the pumpkin or kacha kumro by cutting them into cubes. There is no need to take the peel off the vegetables as they get cooked easily. Finely chop the garlic and onion.500 grams green pumpkin or kacha kumro
- Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point. Then, reduce the heat and let it cool slightly.2 tablespoons mustard oil
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Add the finely chopped onion and garlic and sauté until golden brown.1 onion, 4-5 garlic cloves
- Now, add the cubed pumpkin (kacha kumro)and green chili, and mix well. Add the powdered spices such as turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and garam masala powder.2 green chilies, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Add the tamarind juice to bring all the spices together. Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the pumpkin is tender.1/4 cup tamarind juice
- Once the pumpkin is cooked, check the seasoning and adjust salt and spices if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.Fresh coriander leaves