Afghan Squash Goulash

Kudu is Afghan for pumpkin, and it’s traditional in this goulash, simmered gently with onions and ginger. The goulash is paired with yogurt, known in Afghan as borani. I grew up with this dish; my mother included meat to make it a more substantial meal. As a vegetarian, I think that with rice, this sweet and savory dish is filling enough. Pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse; its color indicative of beta-carotene. Plus it’s low in fat and calories. Its seeds are a good source o