Ingredients

  • 2 cups cluster beans, cut into 1 inch pieces (gavar)
  • 2 cups red pumpkins (kaddu)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 12 teaspoon ajwain
  • 14 teaspoon asafetida powder (hing)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 12 teaspoons crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt

Method

  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
  • Toss in cumin seeds and allow to crackle.
  • Once they stop crackling, add ajwain and asafoetida.
  • Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add cluster beans, pumpkin, chilli and turmeric powders and salt.
  • Saute for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add garlic, cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes or until the cluster beans are cooked.
  • Mash the pumpkin and add it to make the gravy.
  • Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot.