Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Place pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp ghee, sprinkle with salt, and roast for 20 minutes until edges caramelize. This step brings out natural sweetn...
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Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
While pumpkin roasts, finely grate ginger, mince garlic, and chop cilantro. Measure out all spices and coconut milk. Set aside the toasted croutons and pumpkin seeds for later.
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Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot on Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch. Add 1 tbsp ghee, let it melt until it foams lightly. Add cumin seeds; wait for a crackling sound and a nutty aroma to bloom. This is the firs...
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Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Add grated ginger and minced garlic; sauté on Medium Flame until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute. Watch for a subtle sizzling sound and a warm, aromatic scent.
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Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Stir in ground coriander, turmeric, and red chili powder; cook on Medium Flame for 30 seconds until spices release their oils and the mixture turns a deeper golden hue.
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Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce Development
Add roasted pumpkin cubes to the pot; stir to coat with the spice mixture. Pour in coconut milk and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil on High Flame / Tez Aanch, then reduce to Low Flame / Dheemi Aan...
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Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce Development
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust; the soup should be bright, slightly tangy, and balanced. If too salty, add a splash of water; if too sour, add a pinch of sugar; if t...
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Phase 4: Finishing, Garnishing & Serving
Turn off the flame and let the soup rest covered for 3 minutes. This resting period allows flavors to meld and the surface to develop a subtle sheen. Just before serving, drizzle a thin stream of warm...
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Per Serving · FSSAI Schedule II
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 Bowel (approximately 250ml)
258 kcal
Energy / ऊर्जा · 1079 kJ
13%% Adult RDA*
8.6g
Protein
27.7g
Carbohydrates
13.6g
Total Fat
Dietary Fiber5g
Total Sugars9.1g
Sodium787mg
Potassium765mg
*Percent Daily Values (% RDA) based on 2,000 kcal diet (ICMR-NIN 2020 / FSSAI). Verified via reference nutrition databases.