GUMMADIKAYA PEANUT CURRY(GUMMADIKAYA GOJJU)

Preparation Time : 20mins

Ingredients:

1/2 kg Gumadikaya (Red pumpkin)

1 tsp Chilli powder

1 tsp Dhanai powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Mustard seeds (for seasoning)

Curry leaves

5 Garlic pods crushed

1 tsp Jaggary

2 tbsp Ground nut powder

Oil

1 tsp ghee

Salt to taste


Preparation Method:

1. Chop red pumpkin and keep aside. Heat oil, add mustard, curry leaves, garlic and pumpkin. Keep on high flame and mix well.

2. Add turmeric, salt, chilli and dhania powder. Mix well and simmer it for 10 mins.

3. Then add jaggary and cook for few mins. In the end add groundnut powder and finally cook for 5 minsBefore switching of the stove, add ghee.

This goes well with rotis or rice.

Nutritional Value of Pumpkin:

1. Pumpkin is very rich in carotenoids, which is known for keeping the immune system of an individual strong and healthy.

2. Beta-carotene, found in pumpkin, is a powerful antioxidant as well as an anti-inflammatory agent. It helps prevent build up of cholesterol on the arterial walls, thus reducing chances of strokes.
3. The high amount of fiber, present in a pumpkin, is good for the bowel health of an individual.

Nutritional Value of Peanut:

1. Peanuts are a rich source of protein.