Erissery
A sweet-savory pumpkin curry with coconut.
Erissery
ByKavitha
Quick Info
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
Ingredient Substitutes
- Pumpkin → Yam
Ingredients
- Pumpkin
- Black gram
- Coconut
- Cumin
- Coconut oil
- Curry leaves
- Salt
Instructions
- Cook pumpkin and lentils.
- Add coconut paste.
- Temper with oil.
Tips & Variations
Sweet pumpkin preferred
You will love it
Erissery combines pumpkin, lentils, coconut, and spices, finished with coconut oil tempering. It is a key Sadya dish.
Serving: Serve with rice.
Storage: Refrigerate 1 day
Tools Required
FAQ
Sweet dish?
Mildly sweet.
Vegan?
Yes.
Sadya?
Yes.
Gluten-free?
Yes.
Festive?
Yes.
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Hi, I’m Kavitha — the founder of Cheffo. Cooking has always been close to my heart, especially traditional recipes passed down through families. Through Cheffo, I share authentic regional dishes with clear instructions and practical tips so you can recreate those comforting flavors at home.