Kadu Ki Subzi Recipe

Name: Kadu Ki Subzi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups diced cheese or calabaza pumpkin; 1 cup onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup crushed or diced tomatoes; 1-2 serrano chillies diced; 1 tablespoon minced ginger root; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika or Kashmiri chili powder (the non heat variety); 1 pinch Asafetida; 2 tablespoons blend of coriander and cumin powder; Salt to taste; slices of lime; cilantro for garnish; water as needed

Servings: persons

4 cups diced cheese or calabaza pumpkin
1 cup onions, thinly sliced
1 cup crushed or diced tomatoes
1-2 serrano chillies diced
1 tablespoon minced ginger root
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika or Kashmiri chili powder (the non heat variety)
1 pinch Asafetida
2 tablespoons blend of coriander and cumin powder
Salt to taste
slices of lime
cilantro for garnish
water as needed

1
in a coffee grinder combine 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds and 1 tablespoon of cumin, crush to a powder and use 2 tablespoons for spicing
2
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin when it gets to smoking. when the cumin 'splits' add the diced serrano & ginger and give it a stir. Add the onions and fry until the onions turn translucent.
3
Add the tomatoes along with the asafetida , paprika and turmeric and tip in the diced pumpkin, salt. add water, bring to a boil and then lower the heat. Cover and cook until the pumpkins are cooked to a 'fork tender' consistency. add the cumin coriander spice blend and allow to simmer for another 10 minutes till the flavors combine. Taste and adjust for salt.
4
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with roti , naan or poories. add lime juice as per personal taste.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 cups diced cheese or calabaza pumpkin, 1 cup onions, thinly sliced, 1 cup crushed or diced tomatoes, 1-2 serrano chillies diced, and more.

Yes, Kadu Ki Subzi falls under the General 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.

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Kadu Ki Subzi

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