Dear friends, wishing you all a very good day. Pumpkin mallum is a simple, comforting, and nutritious dish that highlights the natural sweetness and soft texture of pumpkin. Made with minimal ingredients and mild spices, this dish is perfect as a side for rice or roti, or even as a light meal on its own. Its smooth consistency and gentle flavor make it suitable for all age groups, from children to adults.
Let’s take a look at how to prepare it. 🎃
Boiled pumpkin, chopped into pieces, 400g.
1 Cup of Grated Coconut.
1 Tablespoon of coconut oil.
1 Teaspoon of Mustard seed.
A few green chilies.
3 cloves of garlic.
Some small onion.
curry leaves.
A few pieces of cinnamon bark
Salt to taste.
1/2 Teaspoon of turmeric powder.
1/2 Teaspoon of curry powder.
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Now let’s prepare the dish. First, take a mortar and add onions, garlic, curry leaves, green chilies, mustard seeds, cinnamon, turmeric powder, and curry powder. Pound everything well together. Then add the grated coconut and pound again until well combined. After that, keep the mixture aside.
Next, take a pan and place it on the stove. Add one tablespoon of coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add the coconut mixture and allow it to sauté lightly. Stir and mix well.
Next, add the boiled pumpkin pieces and mix well. After about 2 minutes, remove it from the heat.
This pumpkin mallum is a wonderful example of how a humble vegetable can be transformed into a warm and satisfying dish. Easy to prepare and filled with natural goodness, it brings both nourishment and comfort to the table. Enjoy this healthy preparation as part of your everyday meals and appreciate the simplicity of home-cooked food.
That’s all for today. Wishing you a wonderful day!
