Pumpkin Kootu Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Kootu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spice blend for the 'gravy'; 1 cup fresh grated coconut; 2-3 dried arbol chiles; 2 tablespoons cumin; Pumpkin kootu; 3 cups peeled & diced squash (butternut, cheese or calabaza); 2 sprigs curry leaves torn; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon urad dal; 1 arbol chile whole

Servings: persons

Spice blend for the 'gravy'
1 cup fresh grated coconut
2-3 dried arbol chiles
2 tablespoons cumin
Pumpkin kootu
3 cups peeled & diced squash (butternut, cheese or calabaza)
2 sprigs curry leaves torn
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad dal
1 arbol chile whole

1
Soak the cumin, arbol chile and coconut in a little bit of warm water for about 10-15 minutes, blend into a smooth paste.
2
combine the diced pumpkin, curry leaves, turmeric and salt with water in a pan and cook until the vegetable is fork tender. Add the coconut and cumin paste to the mix, and simmer until the flavors combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
3
Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, Urad and whole arbol chile when it gets smoking hot. once the mustard sputters, , and the urad & arbol chile turn color, pour this hot oil over the 'kootu'. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spice blend for the 'gravy', 1 cup fresh grated coconut, 2-3 dried arbol chiles, 2 tablespoons cumin, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Kootu falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Kootu

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