{"product_id":"kadu-pumpkin-squash","title":"Kadu (Pumpkin\/Squash) Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eKadu (kaddu \/ pumpkin) is one of those vegetables that works in both sweet and savory Indian dishes — kaddu ki sabzi with jaggery and tamarind, pumpkin sambar, pumpkin halwa, and even pumpkin raita. The natural sweetness caramelizes beautifully when cooked with Indian spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSweet and Savory Star\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh kadu (kaddu \/ pumpkin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor sabzi, sambar, halwa, raita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural sweetness pairs with Indian spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in both sweet and savory dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel, deseed, and cube for sabzi or sambar. Grate and cook in milk for halwa. The Rajasthani version uses jaggery and dried red chili for a sweet-spicy kaddu ki sabzi that is addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as American pumpkin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilar — Indian kadu varieties range from orange to green. All cook the same way for Indian recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for pumpkin pie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, though sugar pumpkins or butternut squash are more traditional for American pie. Kaddu works for Indian pumpkin halwa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store a cut pumpkin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrap cut side in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Use within 5-7 days. Freeze cubed for longer storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001900015843,"sku":"62997909","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Pumpkin-Yellow.jpg?v=1781244368","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/kadu-pumpkin-squash","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}