ripe pumpkin curry(manee)

ingredients

ripe pumpkin -200 gms diced

garlic mince/chopped-2 tsp

onion diced-1

ginger minced-1 tsp

green chilli chopped-1

whole red chilli-2

cumin seeds-1 tsp

fenugreek seeds-1 tsp

coriander seeds-1/2 tsp

red chilli powder(degi mirch)- 1tsp

garam masala-1 tsp
turmeric powder-1 tsp

tamarind pulp - 3 tsp or more

jaggry/sugar- 2 tsp or less
gram flour-1 tbsp
salt-to taste
oil-2 tbsp

method

1.heat oil in a pan, add fenugreek, coriander, cumin seeds and whole red chillis. dont burn.

2, now add garlic, cook till light brown and add onion, ginger and green chilli. cook till onions also turn light brown.

3. now add turmeric powder, chiili powder, salt and garam masala and stir.

4. now try to keep this onion on the sided of pan with the help of spoon so that little oil comes in centre, add gram flour to this oil and roast for a few seconds. make sure no lumps are formed. it will become little dry.

5. now add pumpkin pieces to it and stir so that masala coats it a little.

6. add water and stir it. add little more water as it will become thick with gramflour.

7. heat on full flame, after boil keep on sim and let it cook slowly.

8. check consistancy and pumpkin to become soft but not mushy. now add tamarind pulp and jaggry.cook for few minuts

9. switch of the flame. garnish with some coriander leaves.

10. you can serve it with rice. even i enjoy it with royi too.

note

1. adjust spice level according to your taste.

2. dont add too much gramflour otherwise it will become very thick.

3. if you find oil is less, add more oil.