| 250 gms white pumpkin | 1 tsp mustard seeds |
| 4 green chillies | 1/2tsp turmeric powder |
| 2 red chillies | 2 tbsps scrapped coconut |
| 2 tsps thuvar dal | a pinch of asafoetida |
| 1 tsp coriander seeds | a few curry leaves |
| 1 tsp cumin seeds | a few coriander leaves, chopped |
| 1/4tsp fenugreek seeds | 3 cups sour buttermilk |
| 1 tsp rice | oil as needed |
| 1 tsp urad dal | salt to taste |