White Pumpkin Kootu (Vellai Poosanikai Kootu)

Ingredients (15)

• white pumpkin500 g
• moong dal80 g
• onion1
• tomato1
• dried red chillies6.5
• green chillies3.5
• garlic cloves10
• turmeric powder0.25 tsp
• chilli powder0.25 tsp
• coriander powder0.25 tsp
• mustard seeds0.25 tsp
• cumin seeds0.25 tsp
• asafoetida0.5 tsp
• salt
• water

Method

1. 1

   Wash the moong dal and cook until soft.

2. 2

   Cook the white pumpkin separately until tender.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan and temper the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

4. 4

   Add the dried red chillies, green chillies and garlic.

5. 5

   Add the onion and sauté until translucent.

6. 6

   Add the tomato and cook until soft.

7. 7

   Stir in the turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and asafoetida.

8. 8

   Add the cooked pumpkin and moong dal.

9. 9

   Add salt and sufficient water to achieve the desired consistency.

10. 10

    Simmer for 5–10 minutes.

11. 11

    Serve hot.