Pumpkin
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Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright green skin mottled with pale red. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Granny Smith apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods.
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Cultivar
ANK Ruhunu, Local variety
Major growing area
Dry & Intermediate Zones
ORIGINS
Commonly believed to have originated in the Americas
TASTE
Sweet and slightly juicy
AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES
The fiber, potassium and vitamin C in pumpkins are great for your heart. Research has shown the beta-carotene in pumpkins help battle prostate cancer. Pumpkins are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene which support eye health and prevent degenerative damage. The overall combination of nutrients in pumpkins makes it a superb ally in boosting your immune system.
NOTABLE FACTS
Pumpkins are a cultivar of squash plant that is round, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and deep yellow to orange coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp.
TRY-ME RECIPES
Try the traditional spicy wattakka (Pumpkin) curry to accompany your other dishes at the dining table. Roast the rice and coconut in a pan till golden brown. Stir fry the onions, green chillies, garlic, curry leaves, fenugreek, cinnamon, chilli powder, curry powder and turmeric for a few minutes. Add the pumpkin. Stir fry for a couple of minutes. Add salt and a cup of water. Cover and cook for a few minutes. Now grind the rice and coconut mixture into a powder. Dissolve in coconut milk and add to the pumpkin. Add the ground mustard and cook for a couple more minutes and you are done. Serve and delight!
NUTRIENTS & VALUES PER 100g EDIBLE PORTION
Calories | 26 kcal |
Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
Sodium | 1 mg |
Potassium | 340 mg |
Carbohydrate | 0.5 g |
Dietary fiber | 2.8 g |
Sugar | 1 g |
Protein | 70% |
Vitamin A | 15% |
Vitamin C | 2% |
Calcium | 4% |
Iron | 5% |
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