Sweet And Sour Pumpkin Food

SWEET AND SOUR BUTTERNUT SQUASH OR PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a frying pan and set over medium heat. When hot, add the asafetida and mustard seeds. As soon as the mustard seeds start to pop, a matter of seconds, add the squash. Continue to cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until the squash pieces just start to brown.
• Add 1/4 cup of water, cover, turn heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
• Add the salt, sugar, cayenne and yogurt. Stir and cook, uncovered, over medium heat until the yogurt is absorbed and no longer visible. Sprinkle in the cilantro and stir a few times.

SICILIAN SWEET AND SOUR PUMPKIN AKA FEGATO AI SETTE CANNOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Cut pumpkin in half and remove seeds. Place cut side down on baking sheet. Bake about 45 minutes or until tender but not mush. Flesh should be firm enough to cut into 1/2 inch cubes or slices. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper
• Bring 1 cup of stock to boil in saucepan and cook onions in it uncovered until tender over moderate heat. When most of the liquid is evaporated, sprinkle the onions with the sugar and cook until they start to caramelize.
• Add the vinegar and remaining stock and continue to cook until they are a deep golden brown but not burned. Add water if the mix seems dry.
• The onions should end up in a sweet and sour syrup. Toss the cubes with the onion mix and stir to coat. Sprinkle with the mint [or parsley]
• 1 1/4 cups equals one serving. This serves four.