Ingredients : 

• Pumpkin pieces – 2 cups ( cut into small cubes ).
• Tamarind – One gooseberry size.
• Jaggery –  2 tbsp.
• Sambar Powder – 1 tsp.
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp.
• Salt to taste.

For seasoning :

• Green chillies – 1-2.
• Red chilli – 1 ( Optional ).
• Oil – 1 tsp.
• Urad dhal – 1/2 tsp.
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp.
• Asafoetida – a pinch.
• Curry leaves – few .

Method :

• Add turmeric powder and enough water and cook pumpkin till soft.
• Now add tamarind juice, jaggery,salt and sambar powder and cook 2 -3 minutes.
• Fry seasoning in oil and add to the gravy.
• Serve hot with rice as a side dish.