PUMPKIN THORAN

INGREDIENTS:

Pumpkin	1 cup -chopped into big cubes
Salt	As needed
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Jaggery powder	½ tsp
Oil	1 tsp
Mustard seeds	½ tsp
Orid dal	½ tsp
Coconut	2-3 tbsp grated

METHOD:

• Wash and peel the skin from the pumpkin. Chop them into big cubes.
• Cook the pumpkin cubes with salt and turmeric powder in ¼ cup water. 1-2 green chilies can also be added while cooking the pumpkin.
• Once the pumpkin is cooked, add the jaggery powder and mix well so that it melts.
• Heat a tsp of oil in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds and orid dal. As seeds splutter and dal are golden brown, add the tadka to the pumpkin.
• Add the grated coconut and mix everything well.
• Serve the pumpkin thoran with rice and any gravy of your choice.