Sweet Pumpkin Stir Fry/Kumbalakayi Palya

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                     Yield : 4
Preparation Time : 10 mins                                                          Cooking Time : 15 mins

Ingredients :
2 cups chopped pumpkin
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 tsp mustard seeds
3 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp split Bengal gram (chana dal)
1 tsp black lentil (urad dal)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chilly powder
6 curry leaves
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp jaggery (optional)

Method:
1. In a blender add grated coconut and 1/4 tsp mustard seeds. Grind coarsely.
2. Heat a pan. Pour oil. Add mustard seeds. Once mustard seeds splutter add chana dal and black lentils.
3. Now add cumin seeds and curry leaves for tempering.
4. Put ground masala, chilly powder, chopped pumpkin, water and salt. Allow to cook.
5. Once pumpkin is cooked, add jaggery powder (optional). Mix well. Cook for 2 more mins.