Pumpkin Recipes Indian

Looking for easy, healthy Vegetarian/Vegan Indian Pumpkin recipes to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop? Here is my collection of 8+ best Vegetarian Winter Squash recipes from my blog. Vegan, Keto or Low carb and gluten-free recipes.

Looking for the pumpkin recipes? then you are at the right place. Today, I am sharing my 8+ easy pumpkin recipes, from soups to side dishes and desserts.

What is Pumpkin?

Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is also known as Kaddu in India. There are more than 150+ varieties of Pumpkin of every shape, color, and size that is used for both decoration and cooking.

They are quintessential fall, winter ingredient that is super versatile and easy to cook. They have a natural earthy sweet flavor that's great in both sweet and savory recipes. Yes, the skin, flesh, seeds, leaves, and flowers of pumpkins all are edible.

Health Benefits of Pumpkin?

Pumpkins are very healthy with a number of health benefits. They are full of essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, E, and B. Also rich in Beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant, which the body converts into Vitamin A. They are beneficial for controlling diabetes, keeping your heart healthy, and boosting your immune system.

Nutrition Profile

One cup of cooked pumpkin (245 grams) contains - (Source)

• Calories: 49
• Fat: 0.2 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Carbs: 12 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Vitamin A: 245% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• Vitamin C: 19% of the RDI
• Potassium: 16% of the RDI
• Copper: 11% of the RDI
• Manganese: 11% of the RDI
• Vitamin B2: 11% of the RDI
• Vitamin E: 10% of the RDI
• Iron: 8% of the RDI
• Small amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and several B vitamins.

8+ Indian Vegetarian Pumpkin Recipes

Let’s look at the 8+ Indian Pumpkin Recipes, which will offer you various options.

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