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Kerala · Lunch

Pumpkin Stew

🟢 Veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 88. Pumpkin Stew recipe

⏱️15 minPrep
🔥20 minCook
🕒35 minTotal
🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Pumpkin Stew

  1. Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, add bay leaves, onion, fry until onion is golden. Visual: onion translucent then golden.
  2. Add aromatics (2 mins, medium heat): Add ginger, garlic, fry briefly. Visual: fragrant.
  3. Add vegetables (12 mins, medium heat): Add pumpkin, potatoes cubes, green chilies, black pepper, salt, 1.5 cups water. Bring to boil, simmer until vegetables are very tender. Visual: pumpkin and potato easily pierced.
  4. Add coconut milk (4 mins, low heat): Add coconut milk, heat gently through. Visual: creamy, light stew.
  5. Finish (1 min, low heat): Adjust seasoning and consistency with water if needed.

📖 Cultural notes

Pumpkin Stew's sweet, creamy nature provides comfort and nutrition, warm afternoon meal. ---

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