Winter Melon Lentil stew (Kootu) - Increedible India

Ingredients

• 4-5 cups diced winter melon
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ¼ cup bengal gram dal
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 2-4 red chillies
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ⅓ cup grated coconut
• 4-6 cashews
• ¼ tsp asafetida
• Few curry leaves