Pumpkin And Peas Erissery Recipe
masala pumpkin & cowpeas tempered with coconut, mustard, cumin
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pumpkin
In a pot, add the diced pumpkin along with turmeric powder, salt, and enough water to cover. Cook until the pumpkin is soft.
- 2
Add Cowpeas
Once the pumpkin is cooked, add the cooked cowpeas to the pot and mix well. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- 3
Make the Coconut Masala
In a separate pan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the grated coconut to the tempered spices and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Then, add this mixture to the pumpkin and cowpeas pot.
- 5
Finish Up
Mix everything well and let it cook on low heat for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with rice or flatbreads.
