Himachali Siddu-Style Stuffed Red Pumpkin (Kaddu) Pressure Cooked Curry

⏱️ 25m Prep🔥 30m Cook
Primary Dish

Himachali Siddu-Style Stuffed Red Pumpkin (Kaddu) Pressure Cooked Curry

Ingredients

  • • 400 g (1 small) Red Pumpkin
  • • 100 g (2 small) Tomato
  • • 15 ml (1 tbsp) Mustard Oil
  • • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • • 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • • 5 g (1 pinch) Asafoetida
  • • 250 ml (1 cup) Water
  • • 1 tsp (1.5 tsp) Salt

Cooking Steps

1

Peel and dice the pumpkin into 3 cm cubes.

2

Heat mustard oil in the pressure cooker until smoking, then add mustard seeds and asafoetida.

3

Add diced pumpkin, tomatoes, and dry spices, sautéing for 5 minutes.

4

Add 250 ml water, close the lid, and cook for 3 whistles on medium heat.

5

Release pressure, mash slightly to thicken the gravy, and serve hot.