Pumpkin Kootu Curry, Pumpkin and Kala Vatana Subzi
by Tarla Dalal
Kootu is a popular way of preparing veggies in Tamil Nadu. In fact, on special occasions, a dry subzi and a kootu must be served compulsorily as part of the meal.
Kootu is a semi-solid curry of veggies and pulses or beans, enriched with a paste of coconut and spices, and tempered traditionally. Pumpkin Kootu Curry prepared with red pumpkin and kala vatana is an all-time favourite, which has a splendid aroma and irresistible flavour. Serve it hot with a bowl of rice .
Pumpkin Kootu Curry, Pumpkin and Kala Vatana Subzi recipe - How to make Pumpkin Kootu Curry, Pumpkin and Kala Vatana Subzi
Soaking time: Overnight Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 5 servings
1/4 cup kala vatana (dried black peas)
salt to taste
2 1/2 cups chopped red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu)
1 tbsp coconut oil any other refined oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
8 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup water
- Method
- Soak the kala vatana overnight. Drain well.
- Combine the drained kala vatana and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add the pumpkin, 1 cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared paste, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- For the tempering, heat the oil in small pan and add the mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds
- Pour this tempering over the curry and mix well.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 152 cal |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 63.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 13.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 19.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 42.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 96.2 mg |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg |
| Potassium | 239.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
Pumpkin, kala vatana cooked in a spicy wonderful coconut based gravy. Fantastic recipe.