Red Pumpkin Bhaji [ marathi style ]

Ingredients :

• Red pumpkin - 1 / 2 kg. [ unpeeled ]
• Poppy seeds - 1/ 4  cup
• seasame seeds -  1 / 4 cup
• Dry coconut [ copra ] - 1 / 4 cup
• Fenugreek seeds - 1tsp
• Asafoetida - 1 / 4 tsp
• Kala masala - 3 tsp
• Oil - as required
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 1 / 2 tsp
• Salt - asrequired
• Jaggery - little
• Tamarind paste - 1 / 2 tsp

Method :

Heat oil, and add mustard seeds, 1 / 4 tsp of asafoetida and the turmeric powder.Add fenugreek seeds and saute till it become brown. Then add pumpkin pieces and mix well. Add 1 cup water and cook till the vegetable become soft. Roast and powder poppyseeds, seasame seeds and coconut. Add roasted powder, salt, jaggery, chilli powder and tamarind to the pumpkin. Add kala masala and cook for 5 minutes more. When the subji completly done remove from the gas.Garnish with kurry leaves and coriander leaves.