Thread by @mmahesh1

Mysore Pumpkin Gojju (ಮೈಸೂರು ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಗೊಜ್ಜು)
With:
A: Pumpkin (1/2 of medium size) (ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ)
For Spice Paste:
B: 1 cup of Hurigadale (ಹುರಿಗಡಲೆ)
C: 1 Cup fresh coconut (ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ)
D: 2 T-spoon of Sesame Seeds (ಎಳ್ಳು), 4-6 red chilies (ಕೆಂಪು ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ)

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E: Curry Leaves (ಕರಿಬೆವು ಸೊಪ್ಪು)
F: Asteofitida (Hing/ ಹಿಂಗು), Ginger piece (ಶುಂಠಿ)
G: Seasoning items: Mustard, Cumin seeds (ಜೀರಿಗೆ), Urad dal, Red chilies
G: Jaggery (ಬೆಲ್ಲ), Asteofitida (Hing/ ಹಿಂಗು)
H: Curry leaves & finely chopped coriander (ಕೊತುಂಬರಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು)

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Process:
1.Skin pumpkin (ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ) carefully – remove seeds & residues
2.Cut pumpkin into large cubes (1.5”x1.5" ”x1.5”)
3.Fry: C, D, E separately
4.Grind B, C, D, E & F into fine paste
5.Start seasoning with mustard, cumin seeds, urad dal and red chilies

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6.Pour the soft cut pumpkin pieces & mix on medium flame till pieces softens (smooth edges)
7.Add finely grinded spice paste
8.Add a cup of water or more, depending on how liquid you like
9.Let it cook under low flame

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10.Add pinch of Asteofitida & Jaggery
11.Sprinkle finely chopped coriander

Mysore Pumpkin Gojju (ಮೈಸೂರು ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಗೊಜ್ಜು) is ready to serve
Goes well with chapati or rice or roti
Cook Time: <30 min
Serves:4
Cost for Ingredients: <$10

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