Pumpkin Stew (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

• 500 g pumpkin, peeled cubed
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (200 g)
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 tsp salt
• 400 ml water

Preparation

1. Heat ghee; crackle cumin seeds and green chilli.
2. Stir in ginger paste briefly, then tomatoes, turmeric, and coriander.
3. Cook tomatoes until soft and oil separates lightly.
4. Add pumpkin, salt, and water; bring to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook 18–22 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
6. Mash a few cubes lightly to thicken; rest 2 minutes and serve.