Kadu Borani

Ingredients

• 1squash (pumpkin), medium; peeled and cut into 1 cm pieces
• 5onions, chopped
• 1garlic, whole bulb
• oil, for deep frying
• 1 tspturmeric
• 7 tbspsugar
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 2 cupwater, divided
• 4 tbspyogurt, full-fat, for serving
• green chilli, to taste, to garnish

Method

1. 4

   Add the sugar and remaining 1 cup of water. Reduce heat and cook until the water has reduced.

2. 1

   Peel the squash and cut into 1 cm wide pieces. Deep fry in oil until golden, then set aside.

3. 2

   In the same oil, deep fry the onions until golden. Remove and grind with the garlic (if using garlic paste, mix it in once the onions are ground).

4. 3

   Add a small amount of oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the turmeric. Mix the salt into 1 cup of water and pour into the pan. Layer the fried squash, then the onion and garlic mixture. Repeat layers until all the squash, onion, and garlic are used.

5. 5

   Spread 1–2 tablespoons of yogurt on a serving plate. Place the squash on top with another layer of yogurt. Garnish with sliced green chilli and serve.