PUMPKIN SEEDS CHUTNEY

 

 

This is the second dish, I prepared with pumpkin seeds. Now a days, I scoop out the seeds and stock it up for future use. Apart from the health benefits,this seeds imparts an unique taste and texture to any kind of dish. You can pair this chutney with idli,dosa, uthappam,set dosa plain rice,vada,bomda .

 

 

 

 

 

                        

 

INGREDIENTS :

 

PUMPKIN SEEDS- 1/2 CUP

ONION-  1 MEDIUM

CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG

TAMARIND- SMALL PIECE

GARLIC CLOVES- 4 NOS

SALT TO TASTE

GREEN CHILLIES- 2 NOS

CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES- 1 TBSP

OIL-   4 TSP

 

                                         

PROCEDURE :

1. Scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin and wash it thoroughly for couple of times in running water and keep it aside.

2. Soak the washed seeds in  water for 3 hours.

3. In a pan heat oil and saute chopped onions. Add salt and saute till the onions turn translucent.

4. Now add all the ingredients : chopped green chillies,curry leaves,tamarind,minced garlic cloves,chopped coriander leaves and saute well.

5. Allow all the ingredients to cool.

6. Transfer the ingredients to a mixer jar along with soaked seeds and grind to smooth paste using water.