White pumpkin huli or white pumpkin sambar recipe
White pumpkin huli or sambar is a south indian curry made with white pumpkin and lentils. It is also called as poosanikai sambar in Tamil nadu. It is a popular accompaniment for rice, idlis, dosas or vadas and is a common dish in every south indian homes.
Ingredients
- Tur dal - 1 cup
- Tamarind water - 1/4 cup
- White pumpkin - 150 gms
- Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
- 1 string of curry leaves
- Coriander seeds - 4 teaspoons
- Chana dal - 1 teaspoon
- Methi seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Whole red chiilies - 5 to 6 nos
- Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of asafoetida
- Oil - 1 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
HOW TO MAKE WHITE PUMPKIN SAMBAR Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Stir fry coriander seeds , chana dal, methi seeds, red chillies till light brown. Add grated coconut and saute for 15 seconds. Remove from heat. Grind all the ingredieints with little water to make a smooth paste.
Step 2
Cut the white pumpkin into medium pieces about 2 inch long and boil with little water till they become soft.
Step 3
Boil tur dal with enough water and turmeric in a pressure cooker upto 4 whistles. Alternatively, you can boil in a separate vessel with water till soft. Mash the dal and keep aside
Step 4
For tamarind water, you can soak tamarind in water for 30 minutes and take pulp out of it. Alternatively, you can boil tamarind in water for 5 to 7 mins. Once it cools down, you can easily take pulp out of it.
Step 5
Heat a heavy bottomed pan. Add tamarind water. Let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes till the raw smell goes away
Step 6
Add the ground masala and salt. Cook for 2 minutes on a low flame.
Step 7
Add boiled tur dal and white pumpkin. Add little water and bring to a medium consistency. Mix well and cook for another 5 mins on a medium flame. Remove from heat,
Step 8
Give seasoning with mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. .
Step 9
Serve white pumpkin sambar hot with rice, idlis or dosas.
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