Santali child cooking gourd recipe with river small fish | pumpkin cooking with small fish recipe

small fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative while canned fish is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk provides creaminess.

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

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

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in turmeric and coriander powder; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced pumpkin and green chili; mix well to coat pumpkin with spices.

Pour in coconut milk and add salt; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until pumpkin is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Gently add small fish to the pot; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Stir in curry leaves and fresh cilantro; remove from heat.

Let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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