Sugar-Free Kadoo Ki Subji (Pumpkin Curry)

Discover the wholesome delight of Sugar-Free Kadoo Ki Subji, a vibrant and healthy Indian pumpkin curry packed with warm spices and refreshing flavors. This dish leverages the natural sweetness of pumpkin, enhanced by aromatic tempering with mustard oil, cumin, fenugreek seeds, and a dash of asafoetida. A simple yet flavorful medley of turmeric, coriander, and chili powders coats tender pumpkin cubes, creating a comforting, sugar-free side dish perfect for roti, paratha, or rice. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe—prepared in just 40 minutes—is a fantastic vegan, gluten-free option for busy weeknights or festive meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 medium Green chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (fresh coriander) leaves
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Cut the pumpkin into small cubes, roughly 1-inch in size.

Step 2

Heat mustard oil in a pan on medium heat until it starts smoking lightly. Reduce the heat to low and let it cool down slightly to remove any pungency.

Step 3

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds to the pan. Allow them to crackle for a few seconds.

Step 4

Add asafoetida and then the chopped green chilies and grated ginger. Sauté for about a minute until the ginger is fragrant.

Step 5

Add curry leaves and sauté briefly.

Step 6

Add the pumpkin cubes to the pan and stir well to coat the pumpkin with the spices.

Step 7

Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt over the pumpkin. Stir to mix all the spices evenly with the pumpkin.

Step 8

Cover the pan with a lid and let the pumpkin cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes or until the pumpkin becomes soft and cooked through.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the lid and stir the curry gently to ensure the pumpkin pieces aren't mashed.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and stir in fresh chopped cilantro and lemon juice.

Step 11

Serve the sugar-free kadoo ki subji hot with roti, paratha, or as a side to your main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(597.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	447.4

Total Fat 31.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2379.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.7mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 2042.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 35.7%