Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry (kalu Pol Wattakka)
  1. Heat oil (coconut or veg) in a large pot. Sauté onion until soft, then add ginger, garlic, and chilies for 2 min.

  2. Add mustard seeds, turmeric, curry leaves, and curry powder. Toast 1 min.

  3. Add pumpkin and pandan leaf. Cover almost with water, add 1 tsp salt, and simmer, covered, ~15 min.

  4. Meanwhile, toast coconut in a pan until dark (don't burn!). If possible, blend to a powder.

  5. When pumpkin is nearly tender, stir in coconut, coconut milk, and sugar. Cook 5 min more.

  6. If the sauce is thin, mix 2 tbsp water + 1 tsp cornstarch and add gradually, boiling until thickened.

  7. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍛Curry

CuisineSri Lankan

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 40m

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