White pumpkin with pulses(S. Indian style white pum

Name: White pumpkin with pulses(S. Indian style white pumpkin in hot and sour gravy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white pumpkin, diced; ¼ cup tuvar dal; ¼ cup channa dal; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 medium tomatoes; 1 piece tamarind pulp, small lime-sized ball; 3 -5 curry leaves; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped; ½ teaspoon sambhar powder; 2 tablespoons tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon black gram (urad dal); 1 teaspoon cumin seed; ¾ teaspoon black pepper; 1 red chile, dry; 1 teaspoon oil; 4 tablespoons coconut, grated; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 teaspoon mustard; 1 teaspoon black gram; ½ teaspoon asafetida powder; 1 dry red chile; 3 -5 curry leaves

Servings: persons

2 cups white pumpkin, diced
¼ cup tuvar dal
¼ cup channa dal
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon sugar
1 medium tomatoes
1 piece tamarind pulp, small lime-sized ball
3 -5 curry leaves
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
½ teaspoon sambhar powder
2 tablespoons tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon black gram (urad dal)
1 teaspoon cumin seed
¾ teaspoon black pepper
1 red chile, dry
1 teaspoon oil
4 tablespoons coconut, grated
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon black gram
½ teaspoon asafetida powder
1 dry red chile
3 -5 curry leaves

1
Soak the pulses together in warm water for an hour.
2
Soak tamrind in 1 cup warm water for 1/2 an hour separately.
3
Microwave pumpkin and 1 tbsp water on HIGH for 5 minutes covered.
4
Allow standing time of 2 minutes.
5
In another bowl, microwave tomato on HIGH for 2 minutes covered.
6
Allow standing time of 2 minutes.
7
Mash well, discard tomato skin and keep aside.
8
Microwave pulses and 1 cup hot water on HIGH for 5 minutes uncovered.
9
Add 1/4 cup hot water to the pulses.
10
Microwave again on HIGH for 5 minutes covered.
11
Allow standing time of 2 minutes.
12
Add 1/2 cup hot water to pulses.
13
Microwave again on HIGH for 3 minutes covered, and allow standing time of 2 minutes.
14
Mash pulses and keep aside.
15
For spicy coconut powder, microwave together oil, black gram, pepper and red chilli on HIGH for 2 minutes uncovered.
16
Powder these alongwith coconut and keep aside.
17
Prepare seasoning on gas stove.
18
Pour into a microwavable bowl.
19
Add tomato, tamarind extract and sambhar powder.
20
Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes uncovered.
21
Add pumpkin, pulses, spicy coconut powder, salt, sugar and 3/4 cup water.
22
Mix and microwave on medium high (80 percent) for 5 minutes uncovered.
23
Serve hot garnished with corriander leaves and chopped tomatoes.
24
It goes great with steamed plain rice, Chitranna rice, and fried yummies.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white pumpkin, diced, ¼ cup tuvar dal, ¼ cup channa dal, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, White pumpkin with pulses(S. Indian style white pumpkin in hot and sour gravy) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White pumpkin with pulses(S. Indian style white pumpkin in hot and sour gravy)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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