Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.These are rich in vitamins minerals, antioxidants and good amount of fibre.

Indian pumpkin are greenish cream or greenish orange or greenish yellow.The matured ones are orange with slight sweetness in pulp.

Used in sweet and savory dishes. Popular Indian recipes are kaddu ka halwa, kaddu bharta, kaddu aloo ki sabji, kaddu chutney and raitas.