KHATTA MEETHA KADDU/HOW TO MAKE SWEET AND SOUR PUMPKIN
Every body misses those days isn't it... Now after marriage my husband also loves these breakfast and so does my Baby(Son).Being a working women I only get Weekends to prepare these heavy breakfast and also you can only relish them if you have time to enjoy the food...
Kaddu or as we say Pumpkin comes in many varieties as green(Petha) the very raw from and then the red/yellow one from which this vegetable is prepared.Pumpkin belongs to the family of squashes, melons and watermelons.It is immensely popular in unites states, particularity due to the Halloween Festival and pumpkin carvings.A normal pumpkin weights around 4-6 Kg and a bigger one can be as big as 30-35 Kg.So now let's start the Recipe.....Yum Yum........
INGREDIENTS:
- PUMPKIN-1 BIG BOWL CUT IN SMALL PIECES
- HING-ASAFOETIDA-1/4 TSP
- METHRA/FENUGREEK SEED-1/2 TSP
- DRY RED CHILLI WHOLE-2 NO
- SALT
- JAGGERY-4-5 TSP
- AMCHUR PWDR-1/2 TSP(DRY MANGO PWDR)
- WATER
- OIL
PROCEDURE:
- Take a karahi, add oil into it.
- When oil is sufficient hot add Hing/Asafoetida into it.
- Don't burn it and add Methara(Fenugreek Seeds) into it .
- Also add red chilly to it, now add salt to it and mix well.
- Add a little water to it so that the spices gets cooked well and don't get burned.
- Now add the diced pumpkin pieces to it and coat it well with spices.
- Now cook it cover, when it gets cooked well as in it is soft mushy add Jaggery to it .
- And cover it and cook.
- When done sprinkle some amchur powder and serve it hot.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
- Pumpkin is a very low calorie vegetable.100 gm of Pumpkin only provides 26 calories.It is very much recommended by the nutritionist and dietitians for weight loss program.
- A bright rich orange colored of Pumpkin indicates it is rich in Beta-Carotene.A diet rich in caretenoids helps in preventing and fighting against cancer.
- The anti-oxidants present in Pumpkin fights against the respiratory system infections.
- They are also rich in potassium.Potassium is a very important mineral required for the normal functioning of heart and muscle.
- The anti-oxidants present in Pumpkin helps in clearing the arterial deposits and thus preventing the heat attacks and strokes.
- Pumpkin has ample amount of magnesium which helps in good functioning of heart and muscles.
- It helps in boosting immune system by producing more WBC production.
- Pumpkin are a real good source of fiber and which helps in digestion and clearing out constipation.
- It is a rich source of Vitamin A and helps to maintain goof eye-sight and vision.
- Pumpkin are a rich source of Vitamin K. It contains around 40% of the daily recommended dose.Vitamin K is needed for healthy bone and heart.
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pumpkin
(Cucurbita spp.), fresh,
Nutritive value per 100 g.
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
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Principle
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Nutrient Value
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Percentage of RDA
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Energy
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26 Kcal
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1%
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Carbohydrates
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6.50 g
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5%
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Protein
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1.0 g
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2%
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Total Fat
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0.1 g
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0.5%
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Cholesterol
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0 mg
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0%
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Dietary Fiber
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0.5 g
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2%
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Vitamins
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Folates
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16 mcg
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4%
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Niacin
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0.600 mg
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4%
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Pantothenic acid
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0.298 mg
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6%
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Pyridoxine
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0.061 mg
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5%
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Riboflavin
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0.110 mg
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8.5%
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Thiamin
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0.050 mg
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4%
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Vitamin A
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7384 IU
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246%
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Vitamin C
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9.0 mg
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15%
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Vitamin E
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1.06 mg
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7%
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Vitamin K
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1.1 mcg
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1%
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Electrolytes
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Sodium
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1 mg
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0.5%
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Potassium
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340 mg
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7%
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Minerals
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Calcium
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21 mg
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2%
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Copper
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0.127 mg
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14%
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Iron
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0.80 mg
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10%
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Magnesium
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12 mg
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3%
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Manganese
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0.125 mg
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0.5%
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Phosphorus
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44mg
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5%
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Selenium
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0.3 mcg
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<0.5%
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Zinc
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0.32 mg
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3%
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Phyto-nutrients
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Carotene-a
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515 mcg
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Carotene-ß
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3100 mcg
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Crypto-xanthin-ß
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2145 mcg
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Lutein-zeaxanthin
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1500 mcg
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