Parangikkai Koottal Kuzhambu (Red Pumpkin Kuzhambu)

This is a very easy and and quick to cook dish.

Ingredients :

Red Pumpkin - 1 lb

Onion - 1 large , chopped

Garlic - 10 pieces

Tomato - 1 medium chopped

Tamarind - 1 lemon size, make a puree out of this

Dhania Powder - 2 tbsp

Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Water - 1 1/2 cups

Salt - as per taste

Cooking Oil

for seasoning :

Mustars seeds, Methi seeds, Fennel seeds, Channa dal - 1 tsp, Asafoetida, Curry leaves

1. Cut the red pumpkin into 1 inch cubes.

2. In a pressure pan, add the pumpkin, onion, garlic, tomato,dhania powder, chilli powder,salt,

    turmeric powder , tamarind puree, water and 1 tbsp oil .

3. Now, switch on the stove and pressure cook this for 3 to 4 minutes . It has to only get cooked, 

    not mashed. So, be careful.

4. Now , in a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and put all the items for seasoning . 

5. Transfer the contents from the cooker to the pan and allow it to only come to a boil 

    and switch it off. Remember, don't boil it for more than 2 minutes.

6. The simple kootal kuzhambu is ready.

This will be yummy with idli, dosai and cooked rice. You can prepare this in no time.