Pumpkin Yellow Lentil Curry also known as dudde kolmbo or pumpkin sambar is a delicious curry prepared using pumpkins and split yellow lentil / toor dal. This is another perfect way to enjoy the flavor of pumpkin this fall season. This is oil-free, vegan and gluten free.
This dish tastes good when served with steamed rice or any dosa / pancake varieties or even idlis. The sweetness of pumpkin combined with the flavor of dal and spiciness of sambar powder that comes out of this dish is amazing.
You can also try out other pumpkin recipes : fritters, pumpkin pancake, pumpkin idli, pumpkin in coconut gravy and pumpkin chocolate swirl cake bread.
Preparation time : 40 minutes
Serves : 4
Ingredients for Pumpkin Yellow Lentil Curry
Pumpkin - 3 cups
Split Yellow lentil / Toor dal - ¾ cup
Onion chopped into cubes - 1
Potato chopped into cubes - 1
Ginger grated - ½ inch
Asafoetida / Hing - ¼ to ½ tsp
Sambhar powder - 3 tbsp
Salt to taste
Steps to prepare Pumpkin Yellow Lentil Curry
Step I
- Wash and pressure cook the toor dal for 2 to 3 whistles. Water should be at least ½ inch above the toor dal. Let the first whistle be on high flame and the remaining two in medium flame.
- You can also cook the yellow lentil in pan adding water. This will take longer time.
- Now just whisk the lentil / dal and keep it aside.
Step II
- In a pan add the whisked dal, pumpkins, potato, onion, ginger, salt and water for the desired curry consistency and bring it to nice boil till the pumpkin are cooked. This might take 12 to 15 minutes.
Step III
- In bowl add sambar powder and water and mix well so that there are no lumps. Add this along with asafoetida / hing to the curry and bring it to a nice boil.
- Pumpkin Yellow Lentil Curry is now ready. Serve hot and enjoy.
Tip:
- If you want the curry to be spicy, add green chilies or additional tablespoon of sambar powder.
- I have used store bought sambar powder.
Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction
What a perfect curry for autumn! Looks so warm and delicious, too!
Kushi
Thank you Marsha 🙂
Nava Krishnan
Wow Factor. Great idea and a great dish.
Kushi
Thank you Nava 🙂
Deliciouslynell
This looks delicious, and healthy to boot!
Kushi
Thank you dear 🙂
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Absolutely delicious pumpkin lentil curry. Very soothing and perfect recipe !!
Kushi
Thank you Rachna 🙂
Jeena
Healthy, interesting and a delicious curry preparation this is....
Kushi
Thank you Jeena 🙂