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Indian Pumpkin Erissery Recipe

A traditional South Indian dish made with pumpkin, coconut, and spices.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Pumpkin peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Grated Coconut
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 handful Curry Leaves

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pumpkin with turmeric powder and salt until soft.
  2. 2. Grind coconut, cumin seeds, and garlic into a paste.
  3. 3. Add the paste to the cooked pumpkin and simmer for a few minutes.
  4. 4. Heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add curry leaves.
  5. 5. Pour the tempering over the pumpkin mixture and mix well.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Erissery, Pumpkin, South Indian
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