Spicy Wattakka (Pumpkin) Curry
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    2 cups of pumpkin, cut in 1 inch chunks
    2 tbsp of raw rice
    2 tbsp of grated coconut
    1 tbsp vegetable oil
    1 Onion, chopped
    2 green chillies, chopped
    Sprig of Curry leaves (optional)
    1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
    1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    1 tsp chiile powder
    1 tsp curry powder
    1 inch piece of cinnamon (optional)
    2 cloves of garlic, chopped
    1 cup coconut milk
    1 tbsp of ground mustard seeds

    Roast the rice and coconut in a pan till golden brown, taking care not to burn. Let cool.
    Stir fry the onions, green chillies, garlic, curry leaves, fenugreek, cinnamon chillie powder, curry powder and turmeric for a few minutes. Add pumpkin. Stir fry for a couple of minutes. Season with salt. Add a cup of water. Cover and cook for a few minutes.
    Now grind the rice, coconut mixture into a powder. Dissolve in coconut milk and add to the pumpkin. Add the ground mustard and cook a couple more minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
    Serve hot with rice.


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