Erissery

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh pumpkin, juliened
• 1/2 cup black-eyed peas
• 1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3 shallots
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 dried red chilies
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaf

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the black-eyed peas with salt and water in a pressure cooker, until just cooked and beans are still very firm.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, grind the coconut into a coarse paste.

3. 3

   Add pumpkin slices and coconut paste to beans. Simmer until tender.

4. 4

   Mash. Transfer to a serving bowl.

5. 5

   In a small pan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds have popped, add the dry red chilis and curry leaves.

6. 6

   Garnish pumpkin dish with spices.

7. 7

   Serve with rice.