Rajendra Prasad's Kaddu Palakaru

Recipe: Rajendra Prasad's Kaddu Palakaru

Ingredients:

u00a0u00bd kg pumpkin (kaddu)

1 tbsp oil

pinch of cumin seeds

pinch of mustard seeds

pinch of methi seeds

pinch of chana dal

pinch of white urad dal

few curry leaves

2-3 chillies (finely chopped)

1 big onion (finely chopped)

kadi patta (curry leaves)

red chilly powder (as per taste)

pinch of turmeric powder

salt to taste

1 tsp ginger paste

Approximately 1 cup milk (enough for the kaddu to be soaked)

Method:

Heat oil in a kadai and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and methi seeds. When the seeds crackle add the dals.u00a0 Sautu00e9 the dals for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions, chillies and kadi patta. Sautu00e9 for a few seconds.

Add kaddu and cover with a lid and let it cook on a low flame till the kaddu becomes soft.

Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Add the ginger paste.u00a0 Mix well and cover it.

Add the milk and mix well. The consistency should be of a curry. As the kaddu is being cooked it will emit a nice aroma.u00a0 Serve hot with rice.