Mathanga Pachadi / Pumpkin Pachadi / Pumpkins In Yogurt And Coconut Gravy

Mathan Pachadi / Pumpkin Pachadi

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkins, chopped( any variety)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup beaten yogurt
• salt as needed
• 2 green chillies

To Grind

• 1/2  to 3/4 cup  grated coconuts
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 garlics,chopped

To Garnish

• curry leaves, few
• 1/2 tsp mustard seds
• 1 tbs grated coconuts
• 1 dry red chilli

Directions

Cook pumpkins with water  turmeric , green chiliies and salt, mash well and keep aside.To this add ground coconut paste. Add beaten yogurt and mix well. Adjust salt. Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a pan ,splutter mustard seeds .Add all other seasoning ingredients and pour over pumpkin pachadi. Serve with rice as a side dish.