MIXED PUMPKIN, SQUASH AND EGGPLANT WITH BENGALI 5-SPICES

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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon coarsely ground Bengali 5-Spices or store-bought
2 tablespoons mustard oil or peanut oil
2 dried red chili peppers, such as chile de arbol, broken
2 tablespoons minced fresh curry leaves
4 to 6 cups mixed vegetables, such as pumpkin, opo or any other squash, eggplants, potatoes, yams, and peas (fresh or frozen), cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the 5-spices powder. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the red chili peppers until golden, 30 seconds. Add the 5-spice powder they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the curry leaves and vegetables and cook until golden, about 7 minutes.2. Add the paprika, salt, and sugar, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, 10 to 12 minutes. (If all the juices evaporate before the vegetables are done, add 1/4 cup water and finish cooking them.) Transfer to a serving dish, mix in the cilantro, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Dale Louw
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves pumpkin, squash, and eggplant. It's a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion.


Damanti Mongar
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Isaac Tetteh
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd.


Uzair Malik
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet flavor of the pumpkin and squash.


Md Noman Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the Bengali 5-spices gave it a delicious flavor.


Jagdesh Kumar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin and squash. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


okara king ak 47 king
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the Bengali 5-spices.


phakamile zulu
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This is one of my favorite fall recipes. The combination of pumpkin, squash, and eggplant is always a winner.


Shondrekia Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The flavors of the pumpkin, squash, and eggplant melded together perfectly.


Tunde Olalekan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pumpkin, squash, and eggplant were all cooked perfectly and the Bengali 5-spices gave it a wonderful flavor.