Kaddu ki Khatti Meethi Subzi

Ingredients 

• 400 grams red pumpkin (kaddu) , peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1/2 cup grated jaggery 
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger , 
• 1-2 green chillies , finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves , 
• 1 green chilli , slit
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add asafoetida, mix and sauté for a minute. Add pumpkin cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes.
3. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder and salt, mix well and sauté for a few minutes.
4. Add tamarind paste and jaggery, mix and cook till the jaggery melts. Add some water, mix, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.
5. Mash the pumpkins slightly, add coriander leaves and remaining garam masala powder and mix well.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with slit green chilli and coriander sprig and serve hot.