Kumro Chokka
Indian
Easy
Main CourseBengali Pumpkin Curry Recipe: Kumro Chokka For Everyday Comfort Meals
Kumro Chokka
50 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
17
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Kumro chokka is a well-loved traditional dish from Bengal, often served with luchi or parotta during festive or even at simple family gatherings. It brings together the earthy sweetness of red pumpkin, the heartiness of potatoes, and the nutty bite of black chickpeas. With its perfect mix of spices, a dash of ghee, and a hint of sweetness, it’s a wholesome and deeply comforting dish.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
500 gRed pumpkin (Kumro)
2Potatoes (medium)
90 g / ⅔ cupBlack chickpeas (Chola)
1 tbspGinger paste
2Green chillies (halved)
to tasteSalt
½ tspSunrise Turmeric Powder
1 tspSunrise Coriander Powder
1 tspSunrise Cumin Powder
¼ tspSunrise Garam Masala Powder
¼ cupMustard oil
1 tbspGhee (clarified butter)
1 tbspSugar (adjust to taste)
½ tspSunrise Cumin seeds (For Tempering)
1Whole dry red chilli (halved)
¼ tspSunrise Hing (asafoetida)
2Bay leaves
The natural sweetness of red pumpkin pairs beautifully with hearty potatoes and nutty black chickpeas in this comforting Bengali preparation. A fragrant tempering of cumin and bay leaves builds flavour, while a touch of Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala adds warmth to the curry.