October 20, 2011

Poosinikai Mor kozumbu (Pumpkin in buttermilk curry)

Yellow butternut squash 500 gms, cut into cubes
Dry red chillis , 2 broken
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Urad dal 1 tsp
Curry leaves 10
Turmeric pwdr 1/4 tsp
Fresh curds 2 cups
Water 1 cup
Oil
Salt

Oil in a wok, add mustard seeds.
Once it splutters, add urad dal seeds, dry chillies,broken in half and curry leaves.
Put pumpkin in and cover till it cooks. Takes about 10 mins on medium heat.
Mash so the pumpkin is half soft and half chunky.

In a blender add fresh curds,water,salt and turmeric. Blend for a few seconds.
Uncover the pumpkin and add the curd mixture.
Simmer on low for 30 seconds and switch off flame.
Serve hot with rice and crispy papaddums.

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