Goan Pumpkin Subzi is yet another delicious and healthy dish that we make in Goa specially on the vegetarian days. Today when I made this zero oil pumpkin subzi, it was devoured by all at home. Hubby gave me certain instructions to make this subzi and I twisted it according to the other subzis which my mom makes at home. You can check this Tambdi bhaji (red amarunthus) recipe by or avryachi bhaji which all taste delicious.
We GSB’s do not eat fish on certain days like monday, thursday and saturday and dedicate them to certain Gods. Like monday is considered to be Lord Shiva’s day, thursday for Lord Datta Maharaj, friday to the Goddess like Durga or Kamakshi and saturday to Lord Hanuman. During these veg days we prepare variety of veg dishes. Subzis, dals of different types and sides like rava fried veges or pakodas and salads. I want all my readers to know that Goans don’t just eat anything. We also eat veg dishes and have plenty of veg dishes in our Saraswat community.
Pumpkins are considered to be a super food. Since they are rich in vitamin A, they boost the eye health. They also lower the blood pressure and protect the heart.
Kids love this dish because of the sweet taste of pumpkin. Do try this recipe. Also try Kelyachi bhaji recipe.
Ingredients:
Prep. Time: 20 Minutes, Serves: 4
2 cups pumpkin, peeled and chopped into cubes
1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 tablespoon freshly grated coconut
¾ cup water
Salt to taste
Procedure:
Heat a kadai/wok, add all the ingredients and ¾ cup water.
Mix and let it simmer with lid closed till the water in
kadai gets absorbed and the pumpkin gets cooked. This is indicated when pumpkin
becomes very soft.
If the pumpkin is still hard, add more water and simmer.
Adjust salt to taste.
Note: Serve this Goan style pumpkin subzi with steamed rice,
tomato saar, tava fried cauliflower and salad to have a perfect vegetarian Goan
meal.
