Kadu (pumpkin) Recipe
Pan-fried pumpkin | Baked and seasoned with sugar and spices | Served with yogurt and topped with spiced ground beef sauce. All Appetizers served with naan.
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Ingredients
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Pumpkin Preparation
Spiced Ground Beef Sauce
Yogurt Sauce
Serving
Method
Pumpkin Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pumpkin
Peel the pumpkin and cut it into small cubes.
- 2
Pan-Fry the Pumpkin
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pumpkin cubes and sauté for about 10-15 minutes until they are tender and golden brown.
- 3
Season the Pumpkin
Once the pumpkin is cooked, sprinkle with sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Spiced Ground Beef Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Garlic and Spices
Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Yogurt Sauce
- 7
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, chopped fresh mint, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
Assembly
- 8
Serve the Dish
On a serving plate, place a portion of the sautéed pumpkin, top with spiced ground beef sauce, and a dollop of yogurt sauce. Serve with naan on the side.
