PUMPKIN KOOTU;

       Pumpkin kootu is one of the yummiest and tastiest recipes of south India especially Tamilnadu. It’s sweetness impresses even kids. Lived in a village I have witnessed this particular recipe from Thaipoosam festival. The festival is incomplete without this kootu. The aroma will fill your house. Do check out the recipe below and leave your feedback in the comment section.

 

INGREDIENTS:

        Pumpkin (diced)  - 1cup

      Onion  (big)  - 1    (finely cut)

     Garlic – 3 (crushed)

    Sambar powder  - 1 tbsp

   Tamarind extract  - ½ cup

  Jaggery (grated)  - ¼ cup

 

METHOD:

Ø  Heat up 1 tbsp of oil, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, 4 dried red chilli, crushed garlic and a few curry leaves. Allow it to splutter.

Ø  Add onion and saute well until they are translucent

Ø  Add diced pumpkin and give it a mix

Ø  Add sambar powder and mix well and allow it to cook for two minutes

Ø  Add tamarind extract and cook until the raw smell goes off

Ø  Once done add jaggery and give it a mix

Ø  Turn off the stove and serve hot

 

 

 

NOTE:

v  You can cook a little longer or lesser to get your desired consistency

v  Do not add too much of sambar powder or tamarind extract

v  After adding jaggery , make sure to cook on medium flame