Matthan Erisheri (South Indian Pumpkin and Lentil Stew) Recipe

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Matthan Erisheri (South Indian Pumpkin and Lentil Stew)
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Directions:

  1. Cook lentils in a pressure cooker till tender.
  2. Alternately you can also cook it in a saucepan; add 1 cup water to lentils, bring to a boil, then reduce flame to low, cover, and simmer until tender (15-20 minutes).
  3. Cook chopped pumpkins in another saucepan with approximately 1 cup water, along with salt and turmeric, until tender (about 10-15 minutes).
  4. Meanwhile, in a grinder or food processor, grind grated coconut (LEAVE ASIDE 1 TEASPOON), red chili, and cumin seeds into a paste.
  5. When the pumpkin is cooked, add the cooked lentils and coconut paste to it and bring to a boil.
  6. In a small frying pan, heat oil over medium-high flame and add mustard, Urad dal and curry leaves.
  7. When mustard sputters, add 1 teaspoon grated coconut and fry until it turns brown (don't burn it!!!).
  8. Add the contents of the frying pan to the lentil-pumpkin mixture.
  9. Stir well.
  10. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 150.95 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.89g 8%
Sodium 5.06mg 0%
Potassium 491.51mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.83g 7%
Sugars 3.01g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9.09g 36%
Protein 7.4g 15%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 33.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.79 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.95g 8%
Sodium 5.13mg 0%
Potassium 497.5mg 10%
Total Carbs 21.08g 7%
Sugars 3.05g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g 36%
Protein 7.49g 15%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Iron 3.2mg 17%
Calcium 34.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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