PUMPKIN WITH A TINGE OF GARLIC

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Pumpkin(diced)

3 cloves of Garlic

1-2 Green chillies

Mustard Seeds

A pinch of turmeric powder

A Sprig of Curry Leaves

Salt to taste

Oil

METHOD

1.Cook diced up pumpkin with salt and turmeric powder with enough water .Cook till tender(Add more water if needed).

2.Crush garlic along with green chillies. Mash the pumkin once cooked well and add the crushed garlic and chillies.(If there is extra water in the cooked pumpkin, turn flame to high and let the water evaporate)

2.Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds have popped, add  a sprig of curry leaves. Stir for a few seconds and add in the mashed pumpkin before the leaves burn.

3.Stir well and cook for 5 -7 minutes(Take care not to overcook as the garlic tinge should be just right or it wont taste as good)  and serve warm with rice.