Sagu Spiced Yellow Pumpkin

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Always a part of my indian meals. my vegetarian friends really like this one. i've not timed the making so times are a guesstimate. australian measurements used.

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Steps

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Peel , seed and cube pumpkin.

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Heat oil in a saucepan and fry split peas , mustard seeds and curry leaves over low heat until mustard seeds pop and split peas are golden.

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Stir often.

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Add garlic and fry , stirring for 1 minute , then stir in the ground spices.

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Add pumpkin and salt and enough water to almost cover pumpkin.

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Cover pan and simmer until pumpkin is half cooked , then sprinkle with coconut and continue cooking until pumpkin is soft.

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Serve with rice.

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Ingredients

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pumpkin, oil, yellow split peas, black mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic clove, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, desiccated coconut