Parangikai Poriyal / Yellow Squash Stir fry / Hara Kaddu Sabji

Quick and super easy to make, this dry curry can be had with tomato rasam / sambhar / vettal kuzhambu or even just curd rice. The goodness of Squash along with some juicy carrots and no -garlic no-onion affair makes it a great combo even with hot parathas / rotis.  Some people mash up the vegetable a bit to make Parangikai Poriyal but we at home prefer this just done. I have added carrots to make it healthier for my kid and also add in extra beta carotene to the dish !

We use this veggie extensively at home, and its a sure winner everytime. Sending this to Blogging Marathon's Day 2 with the theme "Curry in a Hurry"

Preparation time : 15 mins. Cooking time: 10 mins. Serves : 4

Ingredients:

• Peeled and cubed Yellow Pumpkin - 2 cups
• Carrots diced - 1/2 cup (opt)
• Salt - to taste
• Coriander & curry leaves - few
• Dry red chillies - 1 or 2
• Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• Coconut grated - 2 tbsp (opt)
• For tempering: Oil - 1 tsp, mustard seeds - 1 tsp, hing - 1/2 tsp, urad dal - 1 tsp

Method:

1) Wash and lightly peel the yellow squash (if you peel it fully, it becomes mushy on cooking)
2) Cube into 1 inch bites
3) Boil the pumpkin and carrots(if using) separately till tender but not mushy. Add a pinch of salt. Depending on the size and quantity, this might take about 10 mins.
4) In a pan, splutter mustard, curry leaves, hing, urad dal. When done, add turmeric, red chillies and stir.
5) Now add in the boiled veggies, and check for salt. cover for 2 - 4 minutes till well done.
6) Uncover and garnish with green coriander and grated coconut.
7) Serve hot with Tomato Rasam / Sambhar.
 

Check out the Blogging Marathoners doing BM#5 along with me :
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Cool Lassi(e), Harini, Kalyani, Priya Mahadevan, Suma Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid's Special: Priya Suresh, Veena,
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Shylaja, Srivalli
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Priya Yallapantula
Under 15 mins Quick Breakfast:Aarthi, Vaishali