Pumpkin Vendaya Kuyambhu

This was one of my favorite dishes when I was pregnant. I got this recipe from my perima and made it all the time.
Unlike the general Vendaya Kuyambu where we use sambhar powder…this is slightly different. This recipe is used mainly with yellow pumpkin (squash)…you may try it out with sweet potato too.

Things needed for making this –
Yellow Pumpkin – 8 to 10 pieces (cut as big cubes)
Mustard – 1 tsp
Urad Dhal – 1 tsp
Channa Dhal – 1 tsp
Tamarind – a Lemon size
Curry leaves
Asafetida – a pinch
For Grinding – 4 Red Chillies, ½ tsp Methi and 3 tsp Toor Dhal
Take a tsp of oil and fry the ingredients that are needed for grinding and keep it aside. After it cool grind it into a fine powder. Take 3 tsp of Oil and add mustard, Urad, Channa Dhal, Curry leaves and the pumpkin. Fry it for some time. Add the tamarind water and let it boil.
When the tamarind water starts getting thicker add the masala powder. The Pumpkin Vendaya Kuyambhu is ready to be served. It goes well with rice. Enjoy!!