Erisseri

INGREDIENTS

Pumpkin                 2 cups(cubed)

Turmeric powder     1/4 tsp

Salt                         to taste

TO BE GROUND INTO A FINE PASTE

Fresh coconut         1/4 cup

Cumin seeds            1tsp

Green chilli              1(optional)

FOR TEMPERING

Oil                          2tsp

Ghee                       2 tsp

Mustard seeds         1 tsp

Cumin seeds           1/2 tsp

Red chillies             3-4

Fresh coconut        2 tbsp

Curry leaves          few

Wash and cut the pumpkin into cubes

Cook this with turmeric and enough water in a pan. Cook till it just about cooked. Do not let it become mushy.

Meanwhile grind coconut, cumin and green chilli into a fine paste.

Add this to the cooked pumpkin with some more water and salt. Continue to cook in low flame for 3-4 minutes.Switch off the fire.

Now heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When it starts to splutter add the cumin, red chillies and curry leaves. Now add the coconut and saute in low flame for a minute.The coconut will start to brown now. Switch off the fire, Add the ghee now. Mix well and pour on the prepared Erisseri

Serve hot with rice

Thank you Unnikrishnan for this wonderful recipe!!