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Luke Coutinho

Power Packed Chutney

Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. Presenting a power-packed chutney in the best possible way which can be relished by the entire family plus reap the numerous health benefits too.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 104
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds soaked for 5 to 6 hours
  • ½ cup fresh coriander/mint leaves
  • 1 green chilli
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1- inch ginger
  • ¼ cup roasted split Bengal gram dal
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • High speed blender

Method
 

  1. Take the soaked and dried pumpkin seeds in a blender.
  2. Add the coriander/mint, garlic, ginger, chilli, roasted dal and salt.
  3. Blend it to a fine taste.
  4. Add lemon juice.
  5. Serve with idli/dosa/rice/roti.

Notes

The little powerhouse, pumpkin seeds are filled with lots of minerals including phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper and zinc.
High in zinc, pumpkin seeds are powerful immunity boosters, as well as help boosting low testosterone levels in men.
Roasted Bengal gram dal is rich in fibre, protein and B vitamins.