Saturday, May 14, 2011

White pumpkin gravy

White pumpkin 100 gm cooked        arhar dal cooked 1 cup    imli water 1 cup       turmeric pdr 1/4 tsp
salt to taste       oil 1 tbsp   mustard seeds 1 tsp      fresh coriander leaves, curry leaves hing 1/2 tsp
to grind
1/2 tsp oil, red chilies 4-6          chana dal 2 tsp      coriander seeds 2 tsp     coconut grated 2 tsp
curry leaves 2 sprig- roast the first three till golden, then add the rest, cool & grind coarsely.

In a pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, once it crackles, add imli ( tamarind water), turmeric pdr, salt, boil till raw smell disappears. then add the ground masala, let it cook for 3 minutes, then  add the cooked pumpkin pieces & dal, boil well for another 3-4 minutes, adding fresh coriander leaves & curry leaves.

ps- you may add some boiled lentils or kidney beans, or chick peas cooked along with the rest of the ingredients, as it will enhance the taste.

this goes well with boiled rice, roti, dosai, bread etc.

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