Mathanga (pumpkin) chutney

Pumpkin is a more versatile ingredient than it is given credit for. This unique dish is packed with protein and other essential nutrients. The entire recipe can be prepared with locally grown fresh ingredients.

Ingredients
2 tsp coconut oil
4-5 dried chilli
1 tbsp urad dal
A small piece of asafoetida
¼ tsp yellow lentils
2 cups pumpkin skin
A small ball of tamarind
Salt as required

Preparation
Heat oil in a pan
Add dried chilli, urad dal, asafetida, and yellow lentils
Fry until it turns golden brown
Grind the mix into fine powder
In the same pan, add pumpkin skin and sauté well
Add the sautéed pumpkin skin, tamarind and salt as required to the previously powdered mixture
Grind well to the desired consistency of chutney
Add a pinch of jaggery to regulate taste

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