Trinidadian Pumpkin Choka (Talkari)

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Trinidadian Pumpkin Takari (Choka)

Trinidadian Pumpkin Takari (Choka)

Trinidadian Pumpkin Choka or Talkari is a traditional Indian seasoned and mashed pumpkin dish served as a side. It often accompanies “sada roti”, a Trinidadian flat bread similar to naan or pita bread. One of the special ingredients common to both Trinidadian and traditional Indian food is a spice called Geera. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb. pumpkin cut into 1″ squares
  • 2 pimentos crushed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 1 bouillon cube (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. curry (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 small slice of hot pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. geera
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1/4 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat oil and saute garlic until translucent.
  2. Add the hot pepper and the rest of seasonings, bouillon cube and geera. Add the pumpkin and stir.
  3. Add water and leave to simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes.
  4. Add salt and allow to reduce to a semi thick consistency.

 

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