Squash

Gardener972 · Jul 6th, 2007, 07:26

I need some ideas on how to prepare squash? (Indian style, of course)

jyotirmoy · Jul 6th, 2007, 12:36

Here you are:

350gms Squash cut in to small cubes

1 tspn nigella seeds

1/2 tspn turmeric

salt to taste

oil--preferably mustard--1/4-1/2 cup

heat oil--add nigella seeds, when they start sputtering toss in the squash cubes. saute, stirring constantly till the squash begins to give up water--add the turmeric and salt, saute some more, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook till done. This will take anywhere between 15-30 minutes depending on how fresh your squash is. When done the squash will be soft but not mushy, and there should be some oil left in the bottom of the pan. this is a very delicate, nutty flavored dish and goes very well with masoor dal and rice.

Gardener972 · Aug 25th, 2007, 00:59

what are nigella seeds? (sorry, a little late in the reply)

Nick-H · Aug 25th, 2007, 03:20

Something to do with Nigella Lawson?

Gardener972 · Aug 25th, 2007, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Something to do with Nigella Lawson?

Doubt it

I just figured it out... but then maybe I didn't...
Wikipedia calls them kalonji which can be black caraway, onion seed, black sesame or black cumin.
HELP!!!

SitaParityaga · Aug 25th, 2007, 09:22

I've been wondering about those seeds too........they are their own spice, kalonji, that is not the same flavor as the others mentioned.

You can order some here:

http://store.indianfoodsco.com/groce...countryid=&cou

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 25th, 2007, 14:57

Kalonji...hmmmm....

now how do i explain its taste...

Amyth · Sep 19th, 2007, 19:10

Gardener972, you're right on...Kalonji IS onion seeds in Indian cooking!

ananda2193 · Sep 19th, 2007, 19:52

I know you posted in July, but if your still around, here's some recipes.

Just scroll down to squash,

http://www.ivu.org/recipes/indian-veg/

Gardener972 · Sep 20th, 2007, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananda2193

I know you posted in July, but if your still around, here's some recipes.

Just scroll down to squash,

http://www.ivu.org/recipes/indian-veg/

Thanks! Great site too!

Jul 6th, 2007, 07:26	#1
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shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,820	Kalonji...hmmmm.... now how do i explain its taste... __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

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Jul 6th, 2007, 12:36	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Here you are: 350gms Squash cut in to small cubes 1 tspn nigella seeds 1/2 tspn turmeric salt to taste oil--preferably mustard--1/4-1/2 cup heat oil--add nigella seeds, when they start sputtering toss in the squash cubes. saute, stirring constantly till the squash begins to give up water--add the turmeric and salt, saute some more, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook till done. This will take anywhere between 15-30 minutes depending on how fresh your squash is. When done the squash will be soft but not mushy, and there should be some oil left in the bottom of the pan. this is a very delicate, nutty flavored dish and goes very well with masoor dal and rice.

Aug 25th, 2007, 00:59	#3
Gardener972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 428	what are nigella seeds? (sorry, a little late in the reply)

Aug 25th, 2007, 03:20	#4
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	Something to do with Nigella Lawson?

Aug 25th, 2007, 09:22	#6
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,145	I've been wondering about those seeds too........they are their own spice, kalonji, that is not the same flavor as the others mentioned. You can order some here: http://store.indianfoodsco.com/groce...countryid=&cou

Sep 19th, 2007, 19:52	#9
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,901	I know you posted in July, but if your still around, here's some recipes. Just scroll down to squash, http://www.ivu.org/recipes/indian-veg/