Pumpkin Kootu is made using Yellow Pumpkin (Parangikai), Moong dal & ground coconut. The nice aroma and flavor of Pumpkin with coconut, cumin ground paste is very appetizing and tasteful. Pumpkin fruit is one of the widely grown vegetables that is incredibly rich in vital antioxidants, and vitamins. This low-calorie vegetable contains vitamin A and also rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Pumpkin added in vathakuzhambu, sambar brings a nice aroma and flavor to the dishes. Same way, Pumpkin Kootu (Parangikai Kootu) are very delicious and can be served as side dish for sambar or other kuzhambu varieties. We can also mix this yummy stew with white rice and have it.
Note :
- You can ignore the dal and make the stew only with Coconut-Jeera- Red Chili Paste
- Spice it Up – Instead of plain Coconut Jeera paste, you can fry the chana dal, coriander seeds & Red Chili in a teaspoon of oil and then add with Coconut -Jeera, to give additional flavor and taste
- Some people add the Tomato puree to the Stew. If you like Tomato, then you can add it while adding the pumpkin.
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