How long does Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)?

500 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 5 grams Ginger, 5 grams Green Chilli, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)?

About 134 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)

Name: Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 grams Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes; 5 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Mustard Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 2.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; 3 grams Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 15 grams Jaggery; 3 grams Dry Mango Powder; 0.5 grams Garam Masala Powder

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as khatta meetha kaddu, kaddu sabji, kaddu ki subji · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Dairy-free

Kaddu ki sabzi is sweet and sour pumpkin cooked in mustard oil with fennel, fenugreek, ginger, jaggery and amchur. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, 45 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes500 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped5 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Mustard Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder2.5 grams
Coriander Powder3 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Jaggery15 grams
Dry Mango Powder3 grams
Garam Masala Powder0.5 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	134kcal	536kcal
Protein	1.9g	7.6g
Carbohydrate	15g	58g
Fat	8.6g	34g
Fibre	1.8g	7.2g
Sugar	7.1g	28g

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Method

1
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Chop the ginger, green chilli and coriander leaves. Break the dry red chillies into two.
Yellow PumpkinGingerGreen ChilliCoriander LeavesDry Red Chilli
2
Heat the mustard oil in a kadai on high flame until it just starts to smoke, then lower the flame. Add the mustard seeds, cumin, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida and dry red chillies. Fry for 30 seconds until the mustard seeds splutter.
Mustard OilMustard SeedsCuminFennel SeedsFenugreek SeedsAsafoetida
3
Add the ginger and green chilli and fry for 30 seconds. Add the pumpkin, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and fry on medium flame for 3 minutes.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSalt
4
Add the water, cover and cook on low flame for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft but still holds its shape.
Water
5
Add the jaggery, amchur powder and garam masala. Mix and cook without the lid for 4 to 5 minutes until the jaggery melts and the sabzi turns glossy. Press a few pieces lightly with the ladle.
JaggeryDry Mango PowderGaram Masala Powder
6
Add the coriander leaves and turn off the flame. Serve hot with poori or roti.

Before you start

How long does Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)?: 500 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 5 grams Ginger, 5 grams Green Chilli, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Khatta Meetha Pumpkin)?: About 134 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.