Wattakka (Curried Pumpkin) Recipe

Name: Wattakka (Curried Pumpkin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. pumpkin; 1 oz. onion, sliced; 2 fresh chilies, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup oil; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1-1/2 cup thin coconut milk; 1/2 cup thick coconut milk; 1 oz. ground rice; 1 tsp. ground mustard; 1 dash garam masala; 1/2 tsp. lime juice

Servings: persons

1 lb. pumpkin
1 oz. onion, sliced
2 fresh chilies, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup oil
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1-1/2 cup thin coconut milk
1/2 cup thick coconut milk
1 oz. ground rice
1 tsp. ground mustard
1 dash garam masala
1/2 tsp. lime juice

1
Wash the pumpkin and cut the top quarter off.
2
Scoop out the flesh to within 2 cm.
3
of sides and cube.
4
Put the shell on one side for using later.
5
Slice the onion and chili and crush the garlic.
6
Heat the oil and fry the onion and chili together with the curry leaves.
7
When the onion is soft, add the pumpkin, salt, pepper, turmeric and thin coconut milk and cook until the pumpkin is done.
8
Pour the thick coconut milk onto the ground rice, mustard and garlic and add to the pumpkin mixture, stirring as it thickens.
9
Bring to the boil and simmer for a few minutes.
10
Remove from heat and spoon into pumpkin shell.
11
Sprinkle with the garam masala and lime juice.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. pumpkin, 1 oz. onion, sliced, 2 fresh chilies, sliced, 4 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Wattakka (Curried Pumpkin) 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.

Wattakka (Curried Pumpkin)

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