Ingredients:

• 1 kg – Orange Pumpkin
• 500 gms – Sugar
• 150 gms – Salt
• 1 small bulb Garlic (peeled)
• 1 tsp – Garam Masala powder
• 2 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 400 ml – white Vinegar
• 5-6 drops red colour (optional)
• 3 tbsp – oil

Method:

1. Peel and chop pumpkin fine.
2. Take care to discard seeds and stringy pith.
3. Grind garlic to a fine paste.
4. Heat oil in a large pan, add garlic.
5. Saute till light brown, stirring continuously.
6. Add chillies, garam masala, stir for a minute.
7. Add pumpkin and salt. Mix and cover.
8. Simmer stirring occasionally, till pumpkin is soft.
9. Add sugar and cook till a very soft lump is formed.
10. Cool to room temperature.
11. Add vinegar and blend in mixie.
12. Strain and add colour.
13. Mix and preserve.

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering