Mathanga Curry Easy
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this pumpkin curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 400 g Pumpkin Mathanga
- 2 cup Onions — sliced
- 1 tsp Garlic
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 cup Coconut — grated
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 3 nos Broken chillies (Kollamulaku)
- Curry leaves A sprig
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Peel the skin off the pumpkin and cut into small pieces after deseeding.
Step 2
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 3
Allow to crackle mustards along with curry leaves and broken chillies.
Step 4
Add onions, green chillies and garlic and sautT for a few minutes.
Step 5
Add pumpkin along with turmeric powder.
Step 6
Add water and leave it to simmer.
Step 7
Add a 1/2 cup of coconut milk along with lime juice and stir till the gravy is thick. Serve hot.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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