Kakharu Patra Poda

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Ingredients

6-8 pieces	pumpkin leaves
1 cup	chana dal (split chickpeas)
1 cup	grated coconut
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	salt
1	banana leaf (optional, for wrapping)

Instructions

1. 1 Soak the chana dal in water for 2 hours, then drain.
2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine soaked chana dal, grated coconut, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and salt.
3. 3 Wash the pumpkin leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
4. 4 Place a spoonful of the chana dal mixture onto each pumpkin leaf and fold the leaves to enclose the filling.
5. 5 If using, wrap the folded pumpkin leaves in a banana leaf for extra flavor.
6. 6 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
7. 7 Place the wrapped pumpkin leaves in the pan and cover.
8. 8 Cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the leaves are charred and the filling is cooked.
9. 9 Remove from heat and serve hot.