Butternut Squash Sabzi:
Butternut squash - 2 cups (cut into cubes)
Tomatoes - 1 cups (cubed)
Jeera - 2 tsps
Kalonji (onion seeds) - 2 tsps
Dhania powder - 2 tbsps
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Green chillies - 5-6 slit
Ginger - 1 big piece - julienned
Asafoetida - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsps chopped
Salt to taste
Microwave the butternut squash till soft and pulpy. Heat 3 tbsps of oil in a pan. When hot, add the kalonji, asafoetida and jeera. Add the tomatoes followed by salt, turmeric and dhania powders. Stir in the green chillies and ginger. Saute the mixture for a few minutes till the tomatoes leave the side of the pan. Add the cooked butternut squash and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Butternut Squash Raita:
Butternut squash - 1 cup (cut into cubes)
Grated Coconut - 1 tablespoon
Grated ginger - 1 teaspoon
1 cup yogurt
For seasoning -
1 Tablespoon - olive oil
A pinch of Asfoetida
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal - 1/2 teaspoon
Green chillies - 4 slit in the middle
Curry leaves - few
Microwave the squash in half cup of water till soft and mash it well. Add a little salt and sugar, yogurt, grated ginger and fresh grated coconut. Mix well and add the seasoning. Garnish with coriander leaves