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Pumpkin Kootu Curry, Pumpkin and Kala Vatana Subzi
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Kootu is a semi-solid curry of veggies and pulses or beans, enriched with a paste of coconut and spices, and tempered traditionally. Pumpkin Kootu Curry prepared with red pumpkin and kala vatana is an all-time favourite, which has a splendid aroma and irresistible flavour. Serve it hot with a bowl of rice .
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
32 Mins
Total Time
47 Mins
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/4 cup kala vatana (dried black peas)
salt to taste
2 1/2 cups chopped red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu)
1 tbsp coconut oil any other refined oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
8 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup water
Method
- Soak the kala vatana overnight. Drain well.
- Combine the drained kala vatana and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add the pumpkin, 1 cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared paste, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- For the tempering, heat the oil in small pan and add the mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds
- Pour this tempering over the curry and mix well.
- Serve hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 152 cal |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg |
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Loves Food
March 13, 2025, midnight
Pumpkin, kala vatana cooked in a spicy wonderful coconut based gravy. Fantastic recipe.
