Gummadikaya Pulusu (Pumpkin Sweet and Sour Curry)

Coarsely crush a tsp of Cumin seeds with 3-4 cloves of Garlic and keep aside.

Heat a tbsp of Oil to a pan; add and saute 3 slit Green Chillies, 2 Dry Red Chillies, few Curry Leaves for about 2 minutes on medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced medium Onions, a pinch of Turmeric Powder and fry till the onions turn light golden brown. Add 2 cups of diced Pumpkin, Salt, a tbsp of Red Chilli Powder; mix well and cover cook till the pumpkin cubes turn soft on medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Remove the lid, add 2 cups of Water, 1½ tbsp of Tamarind Paste, a cup of Powdered Jaggery and bring to boil. Add the coarsely crushed garlic mixture to it, mix and cover cook for 10 minutes till the stew turns a little thick consistency. Garnish with fresh Coriander Leaves and serve warm with steamed white rice.