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Gummadikaya Kura | Andhra Style Red Pumpkin Curry
Aruna
This is the recipe for Gummadikaya Kura, the Andhra Style Red Pumpkin Curry. Flavoured with ground coconut, sesame, and red chilly paste, this curry is savoured with rice topped with ghee.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Soaking Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course
Accompaniment, Accompaniments, Side Dish
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian
Servings
4
People
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1/4
Kg
Gummadikaya, Red Pumpkin, Kaddu
1/3
Cup
Pesara Pappu, Green Gram, Moong Dal
For the Masala
2
tbsp
Nuvvulu, Sesame Seeds, Til
3
tbsp
Kobbari, Grated Coconut, Nariyal
2
Endu Mirapakayalu, Red Chillies, Lal Mirchi
1/4
tsp
Pasupu, Turmeric, Haldi
Salt to Taste
For the Tempering
1
tbsp
Nuvvula Nune, Oil, Til ka Tel
(Any cooking oil will do)
2
Endu Mirapakayalu, Red Chillies, Lal Mirchi
1
tsp
Minapa Pappu, Black Gram, Udad Dal
1
tsp
Senaga Pappu, Bengal Gram, Chana Dal
1
tsp
Avalu, Mustard Seeds, Rai
8-10
Karivepakulu, Curry Leaves, Kadi Patta
Instructions
Prepping the Moong Dal
Soak Moong Dal in about a cup of water for 30 minutes.
Drain the water and set the soaked Moong Dal aside.
Prepping the Pumpkin
Peel and cube the pumpkin into 1" cubes.
Boil about a litre of water with 1/2 tsp salt.
Add the pumpkin cubes.
Parboil the pumpkin cubes till they are just cooked.
Drain the water and set aside.
Making the Masala
Grind together sesame seeds, coconut, 2 red chillies, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt into a thick paste with a little water.
Making the Gummadikaya Kura | Andhra Style Red Pumpkin Curry
In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat 2 tbsp of gingelly oil on medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and wait till they sputter.
Add Udad and Chana dals, and f
ry till they are light brown.
Add the remaining red chillies after splitting them and
curry leaves.
Fry for 5-10 secs.
Add the Moong Dal and fry for 2 minutes.
Add the ground sesame-coconut paste and fry for about 2 minutes.
Add about 1/3 cup water and cook till the Moong Dal is just cooked.
The moong dal should remain whole but break when pressed with a spoon.
Add the pumpkin cubes and mix with a gentle hand. Add salt, if needed.
Serve
Gummadikaya Kura
hot with rice and ghee, or rotis.
Keyword
Andhra Pumpkin Curry, Gummadikaya Kura, Kaddu ki Sabzi, Pumpkin Curry
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