PUMPKIN COCONUT – ( VEGAN & JAIN )

It is a yummy simple recipe, even children will love it. Jain’s can also enjoy it. Vegan food.

Time for preparation: 15-20 minutes
Cook time : 10-15 minutes.
Total time : 25-35 minutes.
Serves : 3 – 4

Ingredients:
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4-5 Cups Pumpkin cubes
4-5 green chillies
2-3 strings of Curry leaves
1 cup freshly grated coconut
2 tbsp jaggery
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp  asafoetida (Hing)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cummin seeds
2-3 tbsp clarified butter
2 cups water
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt

Instructions:
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1) Take a pan and heat it, later add clarified butter, once it is hot add mustard seeds,let it crackle. Add Cummin seeds, immediately add green chillies and Curry leaves.
2) Add pumpkin cubes, Turmeric powder, asafoetida(Hing) mix well and cover and keep for a minute, add water, jaggery and  salt. And again mix well.
3) Cook it on medium flame for 5 minutes, then add grated coconut. Cook till it done.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Indian bread (Roti).

Note:
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1) Don’t overcook the pumpkin, cube should be seen.
2) Chillies can be adjusted as per your taste.

Benefits:
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1) Highly Nutritious and Particularly Rich in Vitamin A. …High Antioxidant Content May Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Diseases. …Packs Vitamins That May Boost Immunity. …Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin May Protect Your Eyesight. …Nutrient Density and Low Calorie Count May Promote Weight Loss.

2) Jaggery prevents constipation by aiding digestion. …It acts as a detox, as it helps cleanse the liver by flushing out nasty toxins from the body.Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals like zinc and selenium, which help prevent free – radical.
3) Coconuts are especially high in manganese, which is essential for bone health and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol ( 8 ). They’re also rich in copper and iron, which help form red blood cells, as well as selenium, an important antioxidant that protects your cells.