Kumror Chechki – Bengali Potato And Pumpkin Curry | Alu Kumro Chechki

Kumror Chechki is a traditional pumpkin recipe. This Bengali food recipe is a sheer pumpkin delight that’s sure to blow you away.

This is a wonderful and wholesome seasonal vegetable dish which you can be serve as a side dish. A perfect vegetarian recipe that’s one of my favourite Bengali dishes. The secret of this simple everyday dish is to strike the right balance of sweet and spicy.

The Goodness of Pumpkin:

Pumpkin, which belongs to the squash family, is usually large and round and comes in a bright orange colour. Pumpkin or Kumro (Bengali) is an excellent source of potassium plus beta-carotene – a carotenoid that converts to Vit A. It’s also a good source of calcium and magnesium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and some B vitamins.

Kumror Chechki Bengali Recipe:

Alu Kumro Chechki is a simple dry preparation made with sweet pumpkin and potatoes with a dash of spices. This Bengali pumpkin curry can be served as a side dish with Rice or Indian bread.

• To make this kumro tarkari, firstly wash, peel and cut the pumpkin and potatoes into thin slices.

• Heat a wok or kadai and add 1tsp oil. Now add the nigella seeds and dry red chillies.
• Once they start to splutter, add the potato juliennes and saute for a few seconds.

• Add about 2 tbsp water, put a lid on and cook till the potatoes are almost tender.
• Then add the pumpkin slices and a pinch of sugar.

• Sprinkle salt and turmeric and mix well.
• Cover with a lid and cook till the vegetables have softened enough for your liking.

• Mix in a teaspoon of mustard oil. Cover and allow the pumpkin dish to sit for 1-2 minutes for the flavours to settle.
• Then transfer the kumro tarkari to a serving dish.

• Serve Bengali Kumro Chechki as a side with Rice and Dal.

If you are searching for more niramish recipes, then do try out Dhokar Dalna

Bengali Potato And Pumpkin Curry Recipe details below: