Pumpkin Idli

Main ingredients	Pumpkin, Semolina (rawa), Split Bengal gram (chana dal), Green chillies, Fresh coriander leaves, Scraped fresh coconut, Cumin seeds, Crushed black peppercorns, Fruit salt
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Snack
Prep time	1-2 hours
Cook time	10-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely grated pumpkin 
• 1 cup semolina (rawa)
• 1 tablespoon split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 2-3 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons scraped fresh coconut
• 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds
• Coarsely crushed black peppercorns to taste
• Salt to taste
• 1½ teaspoons fruit salt
• Coconut chutney to serve

Method

1. Take semolina in a large bowl, add water and wash it for 1-2 times. Add sufficient water and set aside to soak for 1 hour.
2. Take split Bengal gram in another bowl, add water and wash for 1-2 times. Add sufficient water and set aside to soak for 1 hour. Then drain.
3. Transfer the soaked semolina, soaked split Bengal gram in another large bowl. Add grated pumpkin, green chillies, coriander leaves, coconut, cumin seeds, coarsely crushed black peppercorns and salt and mix till well combined. Sprinkle fruit salt and mix well.
4. Heat sufficient water in a steamer. 
5. Pour the batter into each dent of idli mould and place it in the steamer. Cover the steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes. 
6. De-mould the idlis and serve hot with coconut chutney.