Mathanga Thoran - Pumpkin Fry

A malayalee lunch is complete only with a side dish of Thoran or stir Fry. This is almost a basic staple side dish that is a normal part of a daily Kerala lunch menu. Mathanga or Pumpkin Thoran is one of popular side dishes in Kerala dining tables.

What you need to make Mathanga thoran - Pumpkin Fry:

• Pumpkin/mathanga - 1 cup cut into cubes 
• Grated coconut- 1/4 cup 
• Shallot - 6 chopped
• Red Chilli - 2 
• Turmeric powder- a pinch 
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Urad Daal- 1 tbsp
• Curry leaves- a few
• salt to taste

The Preparation method:

• Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds ,add urad dal and red chilli and fry it.
• Add shallots, curry leaves and salt ,saute till it changes color.
• Then add the chopped pumpkin, and turmeric powder  and saute for a minute.Sprinkle a little water cover it  and cook till the pumpkin is cooked.
• Finally add grated coconut and mix well.Switch off the flame.
• Serve Mathanga Thoran hot with rice.