🌱 Daily Vegetarian Recipe

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them sizzle until they start to pop. 2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent. 3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green chilies, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. 4. Add the pureed tomatoes, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the tomato mixture. 5. Add the cubed pumpkin and red lentils to the pot. Mix well to coat with the spice mixture. 6. Pour in the water, add salt to taste, and bring the mixture to a boil. 7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin and lentils are tender. 8. Stir in the garam masala and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. 9. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. 10. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.