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Mathan Erissery

Pumpkin , lentil and coconut curry
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Kerala cuisine
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweet pumpkin - chopped
  • 1/2 cup tur dal
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 dry red chilli
  • 1 spring curry leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • De skin and Chop the sweet pumpkin . Pressure cook pumpkin and tur dal together with turmeric powder, chilli powder.
  • Add little water enough for the vegetable and dal and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Open and mash them slightly.
  • Heat coconut oil, pop in cumin seeds, red chilli and curry leaves. Add the grated coconut and Fry them until it gets brown.
  • Add the cooked dal and pumpkin, add salt and Pour water to bring it to the consistency required.