Yellow Pumpkin Puli Kulambu
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Yellow Pumpkin Puli Kulambu

A spicy and tangy curry made with yellow pumpkin, tamarind and coconut.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Manjal Poosani, Parangikai, Pumpkin, Yellow Pumpkin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Senthil Sadasivam

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Yellow pumpkin cubes/ without skin

For seasoning

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds optional
  • 1 tbsp Methi seeds
  • 2 sprigs Curry leaves
  • 1/2 cup Shallots/ Onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pearl Onion whole
  • 1/4 cup Garlic cloves whole
  • 1 cup Tomatoes chopped
  • 3 tbsp Sesame oil

Other ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Sambar powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Tamarind juice to taste
  • 1/4 cup Coconut paste optional
  • 1/2 tbsp Jaggery powder optional
  • Salt to taste

Sambar powder substitute

  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2 tbsp Coriander powder

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pan.  Season with mustard seeds (optional), methi seeds, curry leaves, followed by chopped/ whole pearl onions and garlic cloves.  Saute for 5 minutes until onion is browned.  You can add some salt to accelerate the sauteing process,  Add tomatoes and fry for another 5 mins until it is fully mashed.

  2. Add the spice powders and fry for 3 minutes.

  3. Add pumpkin cubes, tamarind juice, enough water, mix well and adjust salt level if needed.  Cover and cook for 10 mins or until the vegetable is cooked about 75%.

  4. Add coconut paste & jaggery (optional ingredients) and continue cooking until the vegetable is fully cooked and desired kulambu consistency is obtained.

Recipe Notes