Name: Khatta Meetha Petha/Kaddu recipe by Daisy Gahle at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Petha/kaddu -1/2 kg; oil 2 tbsp; Fenugreek seeds -1 tsp; Onion -2 medium finely chopped; Ginger paste -1 tsp; Salt - less than 1 tsp or acc to taste; Red chilly powder- less than 1/2 tsp or acc.to taste; Turmeric- 1/4 tsp (optional for this dish); Desi shakkar -3 tbsp / sugar - 1 n half tbsp; Dhaniya powder - 1/2 tsp; Garam masala for garnishing.; Dhaniya (optional); White vinegar- 1 tsp

ABOUT Khatta Meetha Petha/Kaddu RECIPE

Its a popular sweet n sour Punjabi dish. I learnt it from my mom. Its soooo tasty when eaten with tandoori roti aur poori.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Petha/kaddu -1/2 kg
oil 2 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds -1 tsp
Onion -2 medium finely chopped
Ginger paste -1 tsp
Salt - less than 1 tsp or acc to taste
Red chilly powder- less than 1/2 tsp or acc.to taste
Turmeric- 1/4 tsp (optional for this dish)
Desi shakkar -3 tbsp / sugar - 1 n half tbsp
Dhaniya powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala for garnishing.
Dhaniya (optional)
White vinegar- 1 tsp

Instructions

Cut the petha into small flat cubes. Wash it with water.
Take a pan. Add oil. On heating add fenugreek seeds.
After sauting for 5 seconds add onions. Keep sauting.
Add ginger paste n continue sauting.
When the masala turns brown add salt , red chilly, turmeric dhaniya powder. Saute.
Immediately add white vinegar on full flame n keep stirring while u add vinegar so that masala doesnt burn.
And add the shakkar n let it dissolve while u keep sauting.
After sauting for 1 min add petha and mix it well. Then lower the flame and cover it with the lid for 1 min.
Now add water around half glass .mix it n cover it with the lid . It will take 15-20 min to get ready.
Mash some of the chunks n add garam masala .
Khatta -Meetha Petha /Kaddu is ready to eat.

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