By Devi Poojari
July 4, 2023
A coconut-based pumpkin curry that is simple, comforting and lush with flavour, this curry is perfect to enjoy with rice and papad.
250 grams orange pumpkin, diced 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 2 tablespoons grated coconut 2 green chillies ½ teaspoon cumin seeds Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon coconut oil ½ teaspoon mustard seeds 2 dried red chillies, broken 6-7 curry leaves 2 tablespoons grated coconut
Boil the pumpkin in ¾ cup of water, with the turmeric and chilli powder.
Cook until softened and use a spoon to mash it well.
Grind the coconut, green chillies and cumin seeds to a fine paste with some water.
Add to the cooked pumpkin mixture and season with salt.
Add ¼ cup of water and simmer for 5-6 minutes, until thickened.
Heat the coconut oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds, red chillies and curry leaves.
Add the grated coconut, once it splutters and toss in the oil until browned.
Add the tempering to the pumpkin curry and mix well. Serve hot.