Bhoplyachi Bhaji

Name: Bhoplyachi Bhaji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Pumpkin, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 pinch asafoetida; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon jaggery; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Coconut, freshly grated; 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

Veg Vegan

A sweet and savory pumpkin curry, cooked with traditional spices and jaggery, offering a unique flavor profile typical of Vidarbha cuisine.

Cuisines

Vidarbha Nagpuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	2 cups	Pumpkin , peeled and cubed
	1 tablespoon	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Jaggery
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , freshly grated
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, sauté for a few seconds.
4 Add the cubed pumpkin and stir well.
5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
6 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the pumpkin is tender, stirring occasionally.
7 Add jaggery and mix well until it dissolves.
8 Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped cilantro before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery to balance the sweetness with the spice.