Quick Pumpkin Curry/ಸಿಹಿಕು೦ಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಹುಳಿ

Here is a very quick delicious Pumpkin Curry recipe. You can use Green Pumkin or Butternut sqaush instead. Give it a try. Enjoy.

Preparation time: 15min
Servings: 4-5


Ingredients:

• 4 cups largely chopped pumpkin ( no need to peel off)
• 1 cup cooked Toor Dal/split Pigeon pea
• 1 large Onion sliced
• 2 tbsp Rasam Powder!(I used MTR Rasam Powder)
• 2 tbspTamarid pulp(to taste)
• salt to taste

For Tempering

• 1tsp Ghee/ clarified butter
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 spring Curry leaves
• 2-3 slit Green chillies
• 1/2 Turmeric powder

Method:

• Heat Ghee in a thick bottom vessel. Add Mustard seeds, Green Chillies, Curry leaves and Turmeric powder.
• Add chopped Onion, saute for a min.
• Add chopped Pumpkin, Rasam Powder saute for few seconds then add salt and Tamarind pulp.Add 3 cups of water.
• Cook for 5-6 min then add cooked Thoor Dal. Let it boil for 2-3 min.
• Adjust the salt if required.
• Serve with Chapathi or steamed Rice.