Mathanga Mezhukuparetti | Pumpkin Stir Fry

Do you like pumpkin (mathanga)? 

Pumpkin is a versatile veggie and so can be used to make stir fries, curries, pies, preparing muffins, soups. However, this is not my favourite veggie. But I love to incorporate this veggie as much as possible after learning the benefits of pumpkin. This veggie is rich in antioxidants, vit A and vit C. They reduce the risk of cancer and improves eyesight, heart health. It also a low calorie food, makes you feel fuller for a long time which makes it a great choice for dieting. I have already posted the  mathanga curry and mathanga payaru erissery which are the tastiest form that I loved most with pumpkin. This stir-fry is the latest addition to the weekly menu, as my kids don't like the curry version and don't like the mashed pumpkin style dishes. So this stir-fry is perfect for those kind, and is very simple to prepare. Do give this a try and enjoy with steamed rice !!

 

Preparation time ~ 10 minutes

Cooking time ~ 10 minutes

Serves ~ 4-5

Author ~ Julie

Ingredients

shallots 8-10

garlic cloves 6-7

pumpkin sliced 4 cups (500g)

curry leaves 2 sprigs

turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 tsp

hot chilli powder /4 tsp

fennel seeds 1/2 tsp

salt to taste

coconut oil 2tbsp + 1 tsp

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Method

• Wash, peel and cut the pumpkin in thick strips. Keep aside.
• Crush the shallots and garlic and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add fennel seeds. Wait to sizzle and then add the crushed shallots, garlic mix along with curry leaves.
• Add the spice powders on low flame and then sauté.
• Add the cut pumpkin and give a quick mix. To this add salt and 2tbsp water, combine and cook covered for 5 minutes on low flame.
• Check if cooked after 5 minutes and then adjust salt if needed. Simmer another 2 minutes and then dry up any moisture if left, switch off the flame.
• Add a tsp of coconut oil as garnish. Keep covered for 5 minutes and then serve.
• Enjoy with steamed rice !!

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