Monday, December 7, 2009

Spicy Butternut Squash

1 medium sized Butternut Squash

1 small tomato

1/2 inch ginger cut into small slices

1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds

1 Tsp Turmeric Powder

2 Tsp Paprika

1 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Sugar (optional)

Cilantro for garnishing

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

2-3 Tbsp Oil


  • Wash and peel the squash. Cut into medium size pieces. Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.Wait for 30 seconds, let the mustard seeds crackle.
  • Add Squash and ginger. Cook for a minute, add turmeric powder, salt, sugar and paprika.
  • Mix well, add 1/2 cup of water and let it simmer on medium flame. When squash is tender, remove form flame.
  • Add Lemon Juice, mix well. Garnish with Cilantro. Serve hot with Nan/paratha/roti.