Indians love pumpkins. They grow everywhere and we love the way that their sweet, dense flesh holds up to a simmer in this intriguing, delicately spiced milk sauce.
Put the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and set over a medium-high heat. When hot, add the fenugreek seeds and fry until they turn golden. Add the dried red chilli and the onion and fry for 8 minutes until the onion has softened and turned deep brown.
Add the cubed pumpkin, ground turmeric, chilli powder, salt and sugar, partially cover and simmer gently fo