Mild Delights Yellow Pumpkin in Coconut Gravy
Delight your taste buds with "Mild Delights Yellow Pumpkin in Coconut Gravy," a comforting South Indian-inspired dish that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful. Tender yellow pumpkin cubes are simmered in an aromatic blend of fresh coconut, cumin, and green chili, creating a velvety gravy lightly spiced with turmeric. A sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, golden shallots, and fragrant curry leaves in coconut oil adds a finishing touch that elevates the dish’s complexity. Perfectly balanced with mild spices, this wholesome recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice, appam, or Indian flatbreads, making it a versatile addition to your table. Quick to prepare and naturally vegan, it’s the ultimate choice for those seeking a healthy yet indulgent culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Yellow pumpkin (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup Fresh grated coconut
- 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 number Green chilies
- 8 number Curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Water
- 3 number Shallots (finely sliced)
Instructions
Peel and cube the yellow pumpkin into roughly 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
In a blender, combine the fresh grated coconut, cumin seeds, and green chilies. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and grind to a smooth paste. Set aside.
In a medium-sized pot, add the cubed yellow pumpkin along with 2 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pumpkin is tender but not mushy (about 10-12 minutes).
Once the pumpkin is cooked, add the coconut paste to the pot. Stir gently, ensuring the paste blends well with the pumpkin without breaking the pieces. Simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
In a small pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add the sliced shallots and curry leaves. Sauté until the shallots are golden brown and aromatic.
Pour the tempering mixture over the pumpkin and coconut gravy. Gently mix and simmer for 2 more minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the dish sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve warm with steamed rice, appam, or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.1 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2696 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
