Bredie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bredie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin, cubed; 50 g butter; 700 g mutton, cut into pieces; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 cm fresh ginger, chopped; 1 chili, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 cardamom seeds, pounded; 2 coriander seeds, pounded; 200 ml water; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 sticks cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 kg pumpkin, cubed
50 g butter
700 g mutton, cut into pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cm fresh ginger, chopped
1 chili, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 cardamom seeds, pounded
2 coriander seeds, pounded
200 ml water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 sticks cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Peel the pumpkin and cut into 5cm cubes.
2
Heat butter and brown the meat in the pot with onions, ginger, chilli, garlic, cardamom and coriander seeds.
3
Pour on a little of the water or water and wine, then cover.
4
Simmer on very low heat for 90 minutes, shaking from time to time and adding liquid when necessary.
5
Add pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks,salt, pepper and a little liquid.
6
Cover and simmer slowly, stirring carefully, or shaking from time to time, until the pumpkin is soft and the meat is tender (about 30 minutes).
7
There should be very little liquid, so watch the pot carefully and remove the cover to evaporate excess moisture if necessary.
8
Add the lemon juice to the bredie at the end of the cooking.
9
Note: Its flavour is derived from meat and vegetable juices.
10
Very little liquid is added.
11
The 200ml water listed among the ingredients should be used sparingly and with discretion throughout cooking.
12
It is used only to prevent the bredie from sticking to the pot.
13
There should be no actual gravy.
14
Serve white rice.

318

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg pumpkin, cubed, 50 g butter, 700 g mutton, cut into pieces, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bredie falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bredie

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