Braised Pumpkin

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    2 -3

  • Calories

    340 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Afghan

Braised Pumpkin

Braised pumpkin pieces, Afghan-style, with lots of spices, served with a refreshing mint garlic yogurt sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pumpkin:

  • 1 lb Hokkaido pumpkin red Kuri squash, 450 g, (Note)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon pure chili powder or cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup water 250 ml
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • fine sea salt to taste

Dip:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt 250 g/ 9 oz
  • 1 garlic clove
  • small bunch of mint
  • small bunch of coriander or parsley
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Instructions

Pumpkin:

  1. Cut the pumpkin into cubes. 1 lb Hokkaido pumpkin/ 450 g
  2. Saute onion: Heat the oil in a thick-bottomed pot or pan. Chop the onion very finely and cook it gently on low heat until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Stir often, and don't let it get too brown. Add a small splash of water now and then if it threatens to catch.2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 onion
  3. Add the grated ginger and garlic, turmeric, coriander, and chili or cayenne, and fry for about 1 minute or until fragrant.1 inch ginger + 2 garlic cloves + ½ teaspoon turmeric + 1 teaspoon coriander + ½ teaspoon pure chili powder
  4. Braise pumpkin: Add the tomato paste, water, sugar, and salt, and bring everything to a boil. Stir in the pumpkin, lower the heat, and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the cubes. You might need to add extra water if it gets too dry.1 tablespoon tomato paste + 1 cup water/ 250 ml + 1 ½ tablespoons sugar + fine sea salt
  5. Sprinkle with some of the mint and serve with the herbed yogurt and naan bread.

Dip:

  1. Mix the yogurt with the grated garlic and the chopped herbs. Add some salt to taste.1 cup Greek yogurt/ 250 g + 1 garlic clove + small bunch of mint + small bunch of coriander or parsley

Notes

  • Pumpkin: Butternut squash or other flavorful pumpkin sorts are fine as well.
  • Peel: Hokkaido pumpkin doesn't need to be peeled, all other pumpkin or squash types need to be peeled.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/2 of the dish Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 1145mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 3233IU (65%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of the dish
Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 1145mg 24%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 3233IU 65%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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