Kumbala Curry

Kumbala Curry

Kumbala Curry

Veg Vegan

Kumbala Curry is a flavorful pumpkin curry that combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the heat of traditional Coorgi spices.

Cuisines

Coorgi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Pumpkin 1 cup Pumpkin , peeled and cubed
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
salt 1 to taste Salt
Tamarind 1 tablespoon Tamarind , pulp
water 1 cup Water
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
  2. 2 Once the mustard seeds splutter, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
  3. 3 Add the cubed pumpkin and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. 5 Pour in the coconut milk and water, then stir to combine.
  6. 6 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pumpkin is tender.
  7. 7 Stir in the jaggery and tamarind pulp, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
  8. 8 Cook for another 5 minutes until the flavors meld together.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated coconut instead of coconut milk.