Pumpkin Masala

•3 Tbsp olive oil

•2 dry red chilies

•1 Tsp black mustard seeds

•1 Tbsp chana dal

•1 Tsp split urad dal

•½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder

•4 C peeled and cubed pumpkin

•1 Tsp turmeric powder

•1 Tsp sambar powder

•1¼ Tsp salt

•3 Tbsp besan

1. In a pan, heat oil over moderate heat. Add chilies, mustard seeds. When the

mustard seeds crackle, add chana dal, urad dal and fry until golden. Add

asafetida and the pumpkin cubes. Sir-fry the pumpkin to coat with the

spices. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Reduce the heat.

2. Add turmeric, salt and sambar powder. Cook uncovered over low heat until

the pumpkin is tender. Make sure to keep mixing the vegetable often to

ensure that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.

3. In between when the pumpkin is getting cooked, heat a small sauté pan over

moderate heat. Add the besan and dry roast the flour until browned over low

heat. Remove from heat.

4. Now when the pumpkin is cooked, add the roasted besan and mix well.

Cook for another 7-10 minutes. Serve hot.

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