Peel pumpkin, remove seeds and cut into 2 cm cubes. Finely dice onion and grate ginger and garlic.

Ingredients

• 900 gPumpkin, raw
• 180 gOnions, raw
• 20 gGinger root, raw
• 16 gGarlic, raw
• 25 gOil, mustard
• 5 gSpices, cumin seed
• 5 gSpices, coriander seed
• 4 gSpices, turmeric, ground
• 3 gSpices, pepper, red or cayenne
• 220 gBeverages, water, tap, drinking
• 7 gSalt, table

Method

1. Peel pumpkin, remove seeds and cut into 2 cm cubes. Finely dice onion and grate ginger and garlic.
2. Warm mustard oil in a wide pot and fry onion five minutes until soft.
3. Add ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli; stir one minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in pumpkin, water and salt. Cover and braise 18–20 minutes until cubes are tender but hold shape and sauce is served with them.