Entry 6: White Pumpkin Green Gram Kootu:

Ingredients: Sprouted green gram whole 1/2 cup Diced white pumpkin 1 cup Salt as required Oil 1 tbsp Coriander, curry leaves to garnish For Grinding: Grated fresh coconut 1/4 cup Green chilles 4 no Method: Boil sprouted gram in enough water till it is half cooked. Add pumpkin pieces and cook for few more minutes Add ground paste ,salt and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from fire,add oil,coriander leaves ,curry leaves and close with lid.serve with cooked rice. Nutritional Benefits: Good source of protein,iron,calcium and other b vitamins and dietary fibre which is essential for body. Easily digestable as it is sprouted and a healthy dish. Easy 2 prepare. Pumpkin has vitamin A and antioxidant carotenoids, particularly alpha and beta-carotenes, it’s a good source of vitamins C, K, and E, and lots of minerals, including magnesium, potassium, and iron. Half a cup of canned pumpkin has 6.5 grams of effective carbohydrate and 3.5 grams of fiber Best of Luck.