PUMPKIN BHARTA / MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

This is an authentic Bengali recipe. Tastes absolutely delicious, just try it. It is a great twist with very different flavor. Mustard oil is widely used as a cooking oil in eastern region of India, you may substitute with any other oil or butter, but the taste will be very different. This is not only a comfort food, but a unforgettable flavor makes it very interesting.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb / 227 gm Pumpkin
1 Medium Onion (finely chopped)
2-3 Green chillies (finely chopped)
1&1/2 tbsp fresh Lemon juice
1/4 tsp Sugar (for taste)
1 tbsp Kasundi / 1 tbsp Mustard paste
1 tbsp finely chopped Coriander Leaves
2 tbsps Mustard Oil
Salt to taste

METHOD:
Wash and peel pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Cut in large pieces.

Pressure cook it for 1-2 whistle. Let it cool naturally.

Then drain and smash pumpkin. Add onion, green chilli, lemon juice, sugar, kasundi/mustard paste, coriander leaves, mustard oil and salt in it. Mix thoroughly.

Serve with hot steamed rice.

TIPS: Mustard oil is essential for this dish. If any case, mustard oil is not available, use olive oil or
          butter in it.