Govekayi palya/ Sauted Butternut squash chunks

Ingredients: Serving size 4 adults

Butternut Squash - 1 whole

Coconut flakes - 2 Tbs

Oil - 2 tbs

Green Chilly - 1-2 chopped finely - per your taste

Mustard Seeds - 1 tbs

Urad dal - 1 tbs

Hing - a pinch

Turmeric - 1/8 tbs

Onion - 1/2 cup chopped finely

Water - 1/2 cup

Salt - 1 tbs or to taste

Lemon juice - 1 tbs

Method:

You have to carefully peel the skin of the squash. The skin is bit hard and you will to take care not to cut your finger.

Cut into half and use the peeler to remove the skin. Remove the seeds and cut into small chunks.

Heat oil in a pan, Add urad dal, mustard seeds, turmeric and hing. Once the mustard seeds start to splatter, add onion and squash pieces., Add chopped green chilly and salt.

Add water and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.  Now add the coconut flakes and stir well. Cook until the chunks are tender, stirring occasionally.

Just before turning off the heat, add lemon juice and mix. Check for salt.

Serve hot with rice or roti.

Enjoy.

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Govekayi palya/ Sauted Butternut squash chunks