1/4 Kg …………………..Pumpkin 1/2 cup………………….chana dall 1…………………onion (finely chopped) 2 to 3…………….garlic cloves ( crushed) 1 tsp …………………green chilly and ginger (finely chopped ) 1tsp…………………..cumin seeds (crushed) 1tsp…………………..oregano 2tsp………………….lemon juice 2 tbsp………………..olive oil salt to taste For the Garnish : 2 tbsp……………………..pumpkin seeds few…………………….fried onion rings (bought ready made from hot chips) 2 tbsp……………….finely chopped coriander leaves
Method:- Remove the skin and seeds of the pumpkin and cut into big pieces. Wash and soak the chana daal in water for at least 2 hours. Boil the pumpkin and chana daal together in pressure cooker till soft. Grind the above and make a smooth puree. In a pan heat the olive oil and add the onions. When onions become golden add crushed garlic, chilly and ginger and saute for 2 minutes. Now add crushed cumin seeds and oregano and again saute till it gives out lovely aroma. Now add the pumpkin and dall puree, lemon juice and salt and boil . Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves, pumpkin seeds and the fried onion rings.
