YELLOW PUMPKIN CURRY

YELLOW PUMPKIN CURRY

     Yellow pumpkin is also called manjal poosanikai or parangikai.this pumpkin is rich in beta carotene , vitamin A, B6,c and E which helps in the process of improving immune system .it helps in anti-ageing process and from heart diseases. here are the step by step pictures to make yellow pumpkin curry which can be side dish to meal. children’s will eat it without any struggle as it s sweet in taste.

PREPARATION  TIME : 15MINs

COOK TIME : 10MINS

TOTAL TIME :  25MINS

SERVE : 2

INGREDIENTS

1.     Yellow pumpkin -350gms

2.     Finely sliced onion -half

3.     Green chili - 2

4.     Curry leaves and mustard seeds,urad dal for seasoning

5.     ¼ tsp of turmeric powder

6.     ½ tsp red chili powder

7.     Water – to needed

8.     Salt - to taste

9.     Oil - for cooking

PREPARATION

o   Take 350gms pf yellow pumpkin , cut off the out thick skin of pumpkin and inner seeds .

o   Now cut it finely into sliced piece and put it in bowl containing water.

o   Take half and more of medium sized onion and cut into finely sliced pieces and also cut green chili into two piece as shown.  

COOK

1.     At medium flame, a add two tsp of oil and when oil get heated, add Curry leaves, mustard seeds, urad dal .

2.     and then add sliced onion and green chili to it . and salute till the onion are to be golden in colour

3.     Add the cutted pumpkin pieces  to pan and sauté till 2 -3 mins.

4.     Add ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, ½ tsp red chili powder and salt to it .

5.     Don’t add too much of water to it, just sprinkle some tsp of water as potato have cooked in the heat. Cover the pan and allow to cook for 10 mins, in-between just flip-flop so that it wont be burnt.

6.     Now check for sliced potatoes to fried crispy and turn off the flame .

7.     Serve it .

NOTE

If you don't want smashed yellow pumpkin curry then don’t add too much of water .and if you have toddler in your home add little bit water in excess.