Kerala Pumpkin Pachadi Recipe (Parangikai Pachadi)

Step 1: To begin making the Kerala Pumpkin Pachadi Recipe (Parangikai Pachadi), place the cut pumpkins in the pressure cooker, sprinkle the salt and turmeric powder, add a tablespoon of water and cook for just one whistle

Step 2: After the whistle, turn off the heat and release the pressure immediately by running it under cold water

Step 3: Open the cooker and keep the pumpkin aside

Step 4: The next step is to grind the ingredients into a coarse paste (mentioned in the "To Grind" section)

Step 5: Once ground, add the coconut mixture to the cooked pumpkin and give it a stir

Step 6: Check the salt and spices and adjust accordingly

Step 7: The final step is the seasoning

Step 8: Heat oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves

Step 9: Allow the urad dal to get roasted until golden in color

Step 10: Add the seasoning over the Kerala Pumpkin Pachadi and serve

Step 11: Serve the Kerala Pumpkin Pachadi, as a side dish along with Kerala Style Pulissery Recipe (Mor Kuzhambu), Phulka and Spicy Potato Roast Recipe (Urulaikizhangu Poriyal) for a comforting meal