Mild Delights (yellow Pumpkin in Coconut Gravy)

1. 1

   Boil 6 cups of water in a pot, add 1 tsp.

2. 2

   of salt and when it starts boiling add pumpkin pieces.

3. 3

   Allow the water to boil for 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain, run under cold water and reserve the pumpkin.

5. 5

   Mash it lightly.

6. 6

   Heat butter in a thick bottomed pan and add red chillies first.

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   Wait for a few seconds till the chillies begin to release their colour in the butter.

8. 8

   Proceed to add salt, black pepper and onion.

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   Saute till the onion is translucent.

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    Add blanched pumpkin and saute gently for 5-7 minutes.

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    Now add coconut milk, cover the lid and let the gravy simmer on medium heat for 10-12 minutes.

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    Stir occasionally.

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    OR microwave the preparation for 9 minutes.

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    Serve warm with breads or steamed white rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.