Dhonkeyo Kajo | Banana Snacks | Maldivian snack | hedhika | Ramadan Recipes for Iftar

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Butternut squash offers a similar texture and taste.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

Peel and chop the pumpkin into cubes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add turmeric and chili powder; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add pumpkin cubes and stir to coat with spices.

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the pumpkin.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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