Easy & Flavorful Pumpkin Curry Recipe: Village Style Kaddu Delight

Name: Easy & Flavorful Pumpkin Curry Recipe: Village Style Kaddu Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 grams Pumpkin (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes); 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 2 medium Tomatoes (pureed or finely chopped); 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 pieces Green Chilies (slit lengthwise, adjust to spice preference); 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder (or to taste); 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup Water (or as needed for consistency); 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Experience the simple village vibes with this incredibly flavorful Kaddu (Pumpkin) Curry recipe. This traditional Desi dish, cooked in a rustic style, is packed with aromatic spices and a creamy texture. Perfect to enjoy with hot roti, it's a heartwarming meal that brings comfort and authentic taste to your table. Learn how to make this delicious pumpkin curry from scratch, inspired by traditional village cooking.

#Pumpkin Curry

#Indian Cuisine

#Village Cooking

#Vegetarian

#Easy Recipe

#Kaddu Sabzi

#Desi Food

Aromatic Kaddu Curry ready to serve

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Indian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Kaddu Curry served with fluffy roti

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Close-up of the rich curry texture

Instructions

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Prepare Pumpkin & Aromatics: Peel and dice the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and tomatoes. Slit green chilies lengthwise and prepare ginger-garlic paste.
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Prepare Pumpkin & Aromatics: Peel and dice the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and tomatoes. Slit green chilies lengthwise and prepare ginger-garlic paste.
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Uniform dicing ensures even cooking of the pumpkin.
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Temper Spices: Heat cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Kadai over medium flame. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Temper Spices: Heat cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Kadai over medium flame. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Don't burn the cumin seeds, as it can make the curry bitter.

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Sauté Onions: Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté, stirring frequently, until they turn translucent and light golden brown, which takes about 5 minutes.
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Sauté Onions: Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté, stirring frequently, until they turn translucent and light golden brown, which takes about 5 minutes.
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Sautéing onions properly builds a strong flavor base for the curry.
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Add Ginger-Garlic & Green Chilies: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears and the mixture is fragrant.
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Add Ginger-Garlic & Green Chilies: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears and the mixture is fragrant.
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Cook until fragrant but avoid burning the paste.
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Cook Tomatoes & Powdered Spices: Add chopped or pureed tomatoes along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, release their juices, and the oil starts to separate from the masala (spice mixture). This typically takes about 7 minutes.
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Cook Tomatoes & Powdered Spices: Add chopped or pureed tomatoes along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, release their juices, and the oil starts to separate from the masala (spice mixture). This typically takes about 7 minutes.
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Cooking the masala well ensures a rich and deep flavor for the curry.

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Add Pumpkin & Simmer: Add the diced pumpkin to the masala and mix well to coat all the pumpkin pieces. Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover the pot, and cook on low heat until the pumpkin is tender and cooked through. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on the type of pumpkin. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Add Pumpkin & Simmer: Add the diced pumpkin to the masala and mix well to coat all the pumpkin pieces. Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover the pot, and cook on low heat until the pumpkin is tender and cooked through. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on the type of pumpkin. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Do not overcook the pumpkin; it should be tender but still hold its shape.
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Finish & Garnish: Once the pumpkin is tender, stir in the garam masala. Cook for another minute, then turn off the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped coriander leaves.
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Finish & Garnish: Once the pumpkin is tender, stir in the garam masala. Cook for another minute, then turn off the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped coriander leaves.
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Adding garam masala at the end preserves its aromatic compounds.
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Serve: Serve the flavorful Kaddu Curry hot with fresh, fluffy roti, naan, or rice for a complete and comforting meal.
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Serve: Serve the flavorful Kaddu Curry hot with fresh, fluffy roti, naan, or rice for a complete and comforting meal.
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Best enjoyed immediately when hot.