Mothers are special. What an understatement, no? But, really, everything they do has a magical quality to it that makes Life beautiful. Whatever it may be–an outfit gifted by her, or a story narrated during childhood; a perfume she uses and has gifted it to you, or even a recipe she secretly shared with you–each one of these, and everything else, has her love stamped all over it, the beauty of which stays with you, forever.
Sharing today, a chutney recipe that has been mum’s speciality. It’s really a very easy one to prepare, doesn’t need a lot of prepping, but adds the necessary flavour to anything you have along with it. Yes, even the simple dal-chawal gets enhanced when you mix this chutney with it.
THE PUMPKIN PEEL, CRISPY CHUTNEY
Each time mum buys pumpkin to prepare the sabji , she prepares this chutney. She has always been against discarding the peel of vegetables. Vegetable peels can be used, creatively, to prepare chutneys and skin-care products, did you know?
Everything that nature has gifted us is useful. All you need to do is use your creativity, she says.
So, the next time you bring home the pumpkin, just grate the skin, or slice it off and keep it aside for the chutney.
RECIPE:
Ingredients:
Pumpkin peel – grated or sliced off and chopped fine
Dry coconut – grated – a small bowl
Garlic – 3 to 4 cloves, or more, if you love garlic.
Green chillies – 1 or 2, as per taste
White sesame seeds – 1 tsp.
Salt – to taste
Oil – 1 tbsp
Method:
After washing the pumpkin, grate to remove the peel, or slice if off and then chop it finely. Place the grated peel on a tissue and leave it to dry thoroughly.
Grate dried coconut, finely chop the garlic and the chillies.
In a pan, add a spoonful of oil and roast the sesame seeds till light brown. Then, add the chopped garlic and roast till brown. Add the finely chopped green chillies, grated pumpkin peel, and grated dried coconut. Roast all on low flame till it’s nice and brown.
Add salt to taste.
Take it off the gas. Once cool, store it in an air-tight jar. It stays well at room temperature for a few days. Actually, it won’t last for more than a day–the taste is that heavenly!
You can enjoy it with dal and rice, or anything that feels bland. The flavour of the garlic and the chillies grandly arouses the taste buds, so, most of the time it gets devoured straight from the jar!
So, wasn’t that an easy-peasy recipe? I like sharing as well as preparing such easy recipes that hardly require any time or effort. Well, I like things simple!
Do try out this chutney and let me know how you like it.
Love,
SHILPA..
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That’s a pretty simple recipe though it does not look very appetizing. 🙂 Here in the South also they make many chutney with peels like ridge gourd etc. Somehow till now I have never tried making them. Mental block I think. 🙂
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Sweetie, impressions can be deceptive! Don’t go by the looks, do try it out. I wish I could courier it to you, then you would know how crispy and tasty it is!!
Glad you joined us, Rachna!❤
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Next time I buy a pumpkin, I will try this out. Thanks for sharing and putting out the linky.
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Do try it out, Sunita! 🙂
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It really sounds yum, never tried pumpkin peel chutney . Shall try it for sure 🙂
Cheers
MeenalSonal from AuraOfThoughts
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Thank you Meenal -Sonal. I am sure you girls will enjoy it.
Oh, how I wish I could prepare it for you all! 🙂
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This was unique and delicious.I like pumpkin but never ate skin of it.
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Then you must try it, Amrita. 🙂
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One thing I will ask is if “pumpkin” is what we call pumpkin in the United States (because if it is, this is perfect as we approach fall, and and the winter squashes in this area will be ready in a few weeks).
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Pumpkin is what you call “pumpkin”, Alana. You could try making it with a smaller piece, to experiment. 🙂
Thank you!
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I can imagine the flavors of this chutney. My mum makes chutney from carrot and ridge gourd peels. Needless to say, mums are super talented at these things. I am definitely trying this one!
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Oh wow! Do share the recipe for that chutney which your mum makes. Would love to try it out. I use a lot of carrots.
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Pumpkin peel chutney!! Am reading about it for the first time. I love kaddu… and I make it frequently. I am not binning the peels next time and trying out your mother’s recipe. Thanks for sharing, Shilpa.
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I love this. Never thought the peel could be turned into a chutney. And sounds very healthy too. 😀
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Loved this one. I think it will go well with “dahi bhaat”. I remember my mother making chutney from carrot peels as well as ridge gourd peels. And now this Pumpkin peel one! Thanks for sharing.
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I love the coconut and mint chutney made by mom, so much of love spread on the dining table. Thanks Shilpa for reminding of mothers’ selfless love through food and the recipe.
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Yummy…coconut and mint chutney is another chutney I love!
Thanks Vishal for reminding me, too! 😊
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This chutney looks perfect for rice or roti. Moms create the world’s best recipes must say. Love this one. Will make and post on my blog soon. Loved it.
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Oh yes, moms are the best! They can serve up magic, isn’t it?
DO prepare it and let me know how it turned out.
Thank you! 🙂
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