Sihi Kumbalkai Kootu/Sweet Pumkin curry

Sihi Kumbalakai Kootu is yummy tasty curry that can be enjoyed with hot rice or chapati as well. A bit of sweet , spicy and tangy all in one curry. Sihi Kumbalakai or Sweet Pumkin/ ಸಿಹಿ ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ is called as Kaddu in Hindi. Kootu is a lentil-vegetables based semi-gravy which is  nutritious, protein rich and  perfect with some hot rice and ghee and nice papads. The whole experience is just awesome! A must try in winter months..

Sihi Kumbalkayi Kootu

Ingredients:

1 cup Sweet pumpkin
(deseeded and diced )
1 tsp Jaggery
1/4 tsp Tamarind paste
Salt as per taste


For Grinding

2-3 tsp Coriander seeds
1/2-1 tsp Jeera
1-2 Kala miri
2-3 Dry red chillies
3-4 tbsp Grated coconut, Fresh

For seasoning

1 tsp Mustard
1-2 tsp Ghee
1-2 strands Curry leaves
Hing-pinch
Turmeric-pinch


Method: 

Wash and cook the pumpkin till soft. Next grind the items mentioned under to grind into a paste. Add it to the cooked pumpkin. Next add tamarind paste, jaggery and salt  add water if req, simmer for 10-15 mins. Season with the mustard ,hing and curry leaves. Enjoy this kootu hot with rice.




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