Sinhalese Curried Pumpkin*

Ingredients


    Ingredients:
    Coriander seed, 1 tsp (remove)
    Cumin seed, 1.50 tsp (remove)
    Turmeric, ground, 0.50 tsp (remove)
    Salt, 1 tsp (remove)
    Garlic, 1 tsp (remove)
    Garlic, 1 clove (remove)
    Onions, raw, 30 (remove)
    Pumpkin, cooked, 225 (remove)
    Water, tap, 1 cup (8 fl oz) (remove)
    Cabbage, red, fresh, 30 grams (remove)


    Ingredients:



    2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut

    5 Garlic Cloves, chopped

    ½ Large Onion, chopped

    ¼ teasp black mustard seed

    4 Curry Leaves

    1 teasp Ground Coriander

    ½ teasp Ground Cumin

    ½ teasp Ground Turmeric

    240ml/8fl.oz. Hot water

    1 tbsp vegetable oil

    Salt

    25g/1 oz Creamed Coconut, grated

    450g/1lb Pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2.5cm/1-inch cubes

    Method:



    1. Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan until hot then add the coconut and dry-fry until dark brown constantly stirring to prevent the coconut from burning.

    2. Transfer to a food processor together with the garlic, onion and 2 tablespoons of water and process to a smooth paste.

    3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the mustard seeds, cover and cook over a low heat until the seeds pop.

    4. Add the curry leaves, coriander, cumin and turmeric and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

    5. Add the hot water, creamed coconut and spice paste and mix well.

    6. Add the pumpkin pieces and salt, bring to the boil, stirring then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. Serve hot.

Description

Serves 2 As A Main Course Or 4 As A Side Dish

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