Bhoplya Cha Bharit Recipe – Maharashtrian Pumpkin Sabzi

Step 1: To begin making the Bhoplya Cha Bharit Recipe – Maharashtrian Pumpkin Sabzi, we will first pressure cook the pumpkin in a pressure cooker with 2 tablespoons water and salt to taste

Step 2: Pressure cook for only 1 whistle and turn off the pressure cooker

Step 3: Release the pressure immediately, by placing the cooker under running water and open the lid

Step 4: This will prevent the pumpkin from getting over cooked

Step 5: Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to crackle for few seconds

Step 6: Add curry leaves and allow it to crackle

Step 7: Stir in the asafoetida, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder and cooked pumpkin

Step 8: Sprinkle salt and give the Bhoplya Cha Bharit a gentle toss

Step 9: Stir fry the Bhoplya Cha Bharit for about a minute so all the masalas come together

Step 10: Once done, check the salt and spices and adjust according to taste

Step 11: Turn off the heat and transfer the Bhoplya Cha Bharit to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 12: Serve the Bhoplya Cha Bharit Recipe/ Pumpkin Sabzi along with Punjabi Bhindi Kadhi, Moong Sprouts Salad and Ragi Phulka to create a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner