ATAMAVUTA TEKA UMUSOMA URYOSHE CANE/ pumpkin leaves recipe /@Guteka/Solange

gram dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

pumpkin flowers

🥗Healthier: zucchini flowers

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Zucchini flowers are more widely available, while cabbage leaves can mimic the texture.

Soak gram dal in water for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; cook until they start to pop.

Stir in chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomato and turmeric powder; cook until tomato softens, about 5 minutes.

Drain and add soaked gram dal; stir to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until dal is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Add chopped pumpkin leaves and flowers; cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with boiled rice.

Cooking Techniques

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