Bhoplyacha Bharit
Veg
Vegan
A roasted pumpkin mash flavored with mustard seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves, often enjoyed with bhakri.
Cuisines
Nagpuri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | pumpkin, peeled and cubed |
| 1 tablespoon | peanut oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 | green chili, finely chopped |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida (hing) |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 tablespoon | jaggery |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
| 1 | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat peanut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add cumin seeds, chopped green chili, and a pinch of asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add the cubed pumpkin to the pan and stir well.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat the pumpkin pieces.
- 6 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the pumpkin is soft and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- 7 Once the pumpkin is cooked, mash it slightly using a spoon or masher.
- 8 Add jaggery and mix well until it dissolves completely.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm.
Tips
Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your taste preference for sweetness.