## Pumpkin Peas Palya Recipe (South Indian Recipes Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Pumpkin Peas Palya Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Pumpkin Peas Palya Recipe:
* 1-1/2 cup Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin) – cubed
* 1/2 cup Green peas (Matar) – cooked
* 2 tablespoon Fresh coconut – grated
* 2 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
* 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* 2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder
* 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
* 5 Curry leaves
* 2 cups Water
* Salt – as per taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Pumpkin Peas Palya Recipe:
1. take a vessel and boil water.
2. Now add pumpkin cubes and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until they are half cooked.
3. Strain water and keep this aside.
4. Heat a heavy wok, add oil.
5. Now add mustard seeds and saute well until it splutters.
6. Now add chana dal, fry until they turn golden.
7. Add curry leaves, fry for few seconds.
8. Now add the cooked pumpkin cubes and cooked peas.
9. Add amchur powder, garam masala and red chili powder, mix well.
10. Let it cook for about a minute.
11. Now add salt, grated coconut, and mix.
12. Close and cook for 3-5 minutes.
13. Serve Pumpkin Peas Palya along with Tomato Onion Sambar and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal.
14. You can also serve Curry Leaves Buttermilk with this meal.
### Tips for the Best Pumpkin Peas Palya Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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