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pumpkin talkari

Pumpkin Talkari

Pumpkin talkari is the perfect vegan side dish is perfect to enjoy with bhagi and tomato choka with some hot sada or paratha roti.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: vegan, vegetarian
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pumpkin cut into 2" cubes
  • 8 cloves garlic smashed
  • ½ scotch bonnet pepper finely choppped
  • 1 tsp whole geera
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 10 carapulay/curry leaves
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Grind whole geera and coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle.
  • Add ground spices to a pot on medium/high heat then toast for approximately one minute or until spices are fragrant.
  • Add oil to pot then add garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, curry leaves and pumpkin.
  • Toss ingredients then season with salt to taste.
  • Cover then reduce heat to medium/low. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Use the back of a wooden spoon to mash ingredients into a chunky but homogenous mixture.
  • Allow to simmer uncovered if you want your pumpkin to be on the drier side.
  • Serve & Enjoy!

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