Mathanga Thoran - Pumpkin Thoran Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 - 2.5 cups Pumpkin (peeled and chopped)
• 1/2 cup Fresh Coconut
• 6 - 8 Shallots
• 3 - 4 Green Chillies
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves
• 1 Dried Red Chilli
• 1 tbsp Oil / Coconut Oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a vessel, add the chopped pumpkin, salt, turmeric and water and cook until pieces are tender. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Grind the shallots, cumin seeds and green chillies into a paste and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and urad dal and let them splutter. Add the curry leaves and broken red chilli and fry for a couple of seconds.

4. 4

   Then add the ground coconut mixture to it and fry for a couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cooked pumpkin pieces and combine well.

6. 6

   Adjust the salt and fry for a minute.

7. 7

   Switch off the flame and serve with rice.