Thread by @mmahesh1

Sunday Brunch:
Pumpkin Palaya (ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಪಲ್ಯ)
With:
A: Pumpkin (1/2 of medium size)
B: Seasoning items: Mustard, Cumin seeds, Urad dal, Red chillies
C: Jaggery (sugar), Asteofitida (Hing/ ಹಿಂಗು)
D: Ginger, Curry leaves & finely chopped coriander

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Process:
1.Skin the pumpkin (ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ) carefully – remove any seeds and residues
2.Cut pumpkin into small cubes (1”x1”x1”)
3.Steam for softness (make sure not to overcook-check by piercing the pieces)
4.Season w mustard, cumin seeds, urad dal, red-chillies

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5. + green-chillies to Ur taste & ginger
6. Pour the soft cut pumpkin pieces & mix
7. + pinch of Asteofitida (ಹಿಂಗು) powder & red-chilli powder (for more spice)
8. + salt – T-spoon of lemon juice
9. Sprinkle finely chopped coriander
Pumpkin Palaya (ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಪಲ್ಯ) is ready

Pumpkin Palaya goes well w chapati or mix w rice

Cook Time: <30 min
Cost for Ingredients: <$10

PS: Pumpkin Gojju (ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಗೊಜ್ಜು/ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ ತಾಳದ) is generally made & goes well w Akki Roti (ಅಕ್ಕಿ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ). Above recipe can be done easily without blender or coconut.

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